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Accounts circulated of numerous detonations and the noise of low-flying aircraft in the Venezuelan capital in the early hours of the weekend. This incident has prompted allegations from the Venezuelan authorities and demands for global scrutiny.

Caracas Accuses US of Aggression

The socialist regime has blamed the United States of committing "foreign aggression," claiming that ex- President Trump supposedly ordered military strikes against the Latin American nation. In an formal statement, the government stated that attacks had impacted Caracas and several other provinces: Miranda, La Guaira state, and Aragua state.

"The sole aim of this attack is to seize control of Venezuela's key assets, especially its petroleum and resources," Venezuela asserted.

The government appealed to the global community to condemn the operations, which it described a "blatant breach of global law" that endangered millions of civilians in danger.

Accounts of Blasts and Defense Installations Targeted

Residents reported experiencing roughly seven powerful blasts around 2:00 AM local time. Residents in several neighborhoods reportedly ran into the streets.

"Everything shook. It was terrifying. We experienced blasts and aircraft in the area," commented one witness.

Black smoke was seen pouring from key military installations in the city: the La Carlota airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna base military base, where leader Maduro is believed to live.

Global Reaction

The president of bordering Colombia, wrote on social media that "At this moment they are bombing Venezuela... bombing it with missiles." He called for an swift emergency meeting of the Security Council.

Colombia, which recently became a member of the UNSC, said it would activate security protocols at its border with its neighbor.

Context

The reported attacks follow a months-long military buildup by the Trump administration against the Maduro government. Beginning in August, authorities reported a substantial naval presence off Venezuela's Caribbean coast and a series of airstrikes on ships accused of illegal activities.

Venezuela's government has stated "the implementation of external threat" and commanded all defense measures to be implemented. It has also urged its citizens to take to the streets and "repudiate this external attack."

The White House and the Defense Department have not promptly addressed requests for a statement regarding the allegations.