Blasts and Low-Flying Aircraft Witnessed in Venezuela's Capital Caracas City

Witness testimonies emerged of numerous explosions and the roar of low-flying jets in Caracas in the pre-dawn hours of the weekend. The situation has sparked allegations from Venezuela's government and requests for diplomatic scrutiny.

Venezuela Accuses US of Attack

The socialist government has condemned the US of an act of "imperialist aggression," stating that ex- President Donald Trump reportedly directed attacks against the Latin American nation. In an public statement, the government asserted that attacks had targeted the capital and several other regions: Miranda state, La Guaira, and Aragua state.

"Our primary goal of these strikes is to take control of Venezuela's key assets, notably its petroleum and resources," Venezuela said.

The government appealed to the world to denounce the strikes, which it termed a "clear infringement of global law" that put countless of lives at risk in peril.

Reports of Blasts and Military Installations Targeted

Eyewitnesses reported experiencing roughly seven detonations around 2:00 AM in the morning. Citizens in different districts allegedly hurried into the open.

"Everything shook. It was terrifying. We experienced explosions and aircraft in the sky," stated one witness.

Smoke was seen pouring from key military installations in Caracas: the La Carlota airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna base military base, where president Nicolás Maduro is believed to live.

Global Condemnation

The president of neighboring Colombia, claimed on X that "Currently they are striking Caracas... attacking it with missiles." He requested an swift emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.

The Colombian government, which just became a member of the UNSC, said it would initiate operational protocols at its border with its neighbor.

Background

These reported strikes come after a months-long military buildup by the United States against the Maduro administration. Beginning in August, there has been a significant American military buildup off the country's northern coast and a number of air strikes on vessels suspected of drug trafficking.

The government has announced "the implementation of external threat" and ordered all national defence plans to be activated. It has also summoned its citizens to take to the streets and "denounce this imperialist act."

American officials and the Pentagon have not immediately commented on inquiries for a statement regarding the events.