Detonations and Low-Flying Aircraft Heard in Venezuela's Capital Caracas

Witness testimonies circulated of multiple blasts and the noise of low-altitude planes in the Venezuelan capital in the early hours of Saturday morning. This situation has prompted claims from the Venezuelan leadership and calls for diplomatic intervention.

Venezuela Blames Washington of Attack

The authoritarian regime has accused the US of an act of "imperialist aggression," alleging that former President Trump supposedly authorized strikes against the Latin American nation. In an official declaration, the government confirmed that attacks had impacted the capital and several other regions: Miranda state, La Guaira, and Aragua.

"The sole aim of this aggression is to take control of our nation's strategic resources, notably its oil and resources," the statement said.

Caracas called on the world to denounce the strikes, which it labeled a "clear infringement of international norms" that put millions of lives in danger.

Reports of Blasts and Military Sites Hit

Residents spoke of feeling at least seven explosions around the middle of the night local time. Citizens in various districts reportedly ran into the streets outside.

"The earth trembled. It was frightening. We heard blasts and jets in the distance," stated one local.

Smoke was seen pouring from major defense sites in Caracas: the La Carlota airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna base army base, where leader Maduro is thought to have a residence.

Regional Reaction

The leader of bordering Colombia, claimed on a social platform that "At this moment they are attacking Venezuela... attacking it with projectiles." He requested an urgent meeting of the Security Council.

Colombia, which recently joined the Security Council, said it would activate operational measures at its border with its neighbor.

Preceding Events

The reported strikes come after a extended campaign of pressure by the Trump administration against the Maduro government. Since last summer, there has been a significant naval presence off Venezuela's northern coast and a number of air strikes on vessels linked to drug trafficking.

The administration has stated "a state of external disturbance" and directed all defense plans to be initiated. It has also summoned its political forces to protest and "repudiate this foreign aggression."

The White House and the Pentagon have not publicly responded to inquiries for comment regarding the reports.