Detonations and Low-Altitude Aircraft Witnessed in Venezuelan Capital City Caracas City

Witness testimonies surfaced of multiple explosions and the roar of low-flying aircraft in Caracas in the early hours of Saturday morning. This situation has led to claims from the Venezuelan authorities and demands for diplomatic intervention.

Caracas Blames United States of Aggression

The incumbent administration has condemned the United States of what it calls "foreign aggression," alleging that former President Trump supposedly directed attacks against the South American nation. In an formal statement, the government confirmed that strikes had targeted Caracas and several other states: Miranda state, La Guaira, and Aragua state.

"The only objective of this attack is to gain control of our nation's natural resources, notably its oil and minerals," Venezuela declared.

Venezuelan officials urged the international community to denounce the operations, which it described a "flagrant violation of international law" that placed millions of lives at risk in jeopardy.

Reports of Explosions and Defense Installations Hit

Eyewitnesses reported feeling at least seven detonations around 2:00 AM in the morning. Citizens in several areas reportedly rushed into the streets.

"The earth trembled. It was frightening. We heard explosions and aircraft in the distance," stated one resident.

Black smoke was reported rising from two army bases in the city: the La Carlota airbase military airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna base compound, where leader Maduro is believed to reside.

International Response

The leader of bordering Colombia, Gustavo Petro, claimed on X that "Currently they are striking Venezuela... bombing it with projectiles." He demanded an swift emergency session of the UN Security Council.

The Colombian government, which recently joined the Security Council, announced it would initiate security protocols at its border with Venezuela.

Background

The alleged attacks come after a months-long campaign of pressure by the Trump administration against the Venezuelan government. Since August, authorities reported a substantial naval presence off the country's northern coast and a number of airstrikes on boats suspected of narco-trafficking.

The government has declared "the implementation of emergency" and ordered all national defence protocols to be activated. It has also called on its citizens to protest and "reject this external act."

US authorities and the Defense Department did not promptly responded to inquiries for clarification regarding the allegations.