November 21, 1962militarymilitary operationsarms controlcold warbomber withdrawalpost crisis resolution

Soviet ships begin taking IL-28 bombers out of Cuba after weeks of dispute

Soviet vessels begin carrying IL-28 bombers away from Cuba after prolonged U.S. pressure. Their removal addresses one of the last major military issues left over from the October settlement. The step helps close the visible crisis, though mistrust remains high.

Sources

Radio and Television Report to the American People on the Soviet Arms Buildup in Cuba The Cuban Missile Crisis, October 1962