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Witness testimonies emerged of multiple detonations and the sound of low-altitude jets in Caracas in the early hours of the weekend. This situation has prompted accusations from Venezuela's leadership and demands for international intervention.

Caracas Accuses US of Aggression

Venezuela's incumbent regime has accused the US of what it calls "foreign aggression," alleging that former President Donald Trump allegedly ordered strikes against the South American state. In an formal statement, the government confirmed that attacks had targeted Caracas and several other states: Miranda, La Guaira state, and Aragua state.

"Our primary goal of this aggression is to seize control of Venezuela's strategic resources, in particular its crude oil and mineral wealth," the government asserted.

The government urged the international community to condemn the actions, which it described a "flagrant violation of international law" that endangered countless of lives at risk in jeopardy.

Accounts of Explosions and Defense Bases Hit

Residents described hearing roughly seven detonations around 2:00 AM in the morning. Citizens in various neighborhoods reportedly ran into the streets.

"Everything shook. This is frightening. We heard explosions and aircraft in the area," stated one witness.

Plumes of smoke was seen pouring from key military installations in the city: the La Carlota airbase military airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna base compound, where president Nicolás Maduro is believed to have a residence.

Global Reaction

The leader of neighboring Colombia, claimed on X that "At this moment they are attacking Venezuela... bombing it with projectiles." He called for an swift meeting of the United Nations Security Council.

Colombia, which recently became a member of the Security Council, stated it would activate operational protocols at its border with Venezuela.

Background

These reported strikes come after a prolonged pressure campaign by the United States against the Venezuelan regime. Beginning in last summer, there has been a major naval presence off Venezuela's northern coast and a number of airstrikes on vessels suspected of narco-trafficking.

Venezuela's government has stated "the implementation of external threat" and commanded all national defense plans to be activated. It has also called on its supporters to mobilize and "denounce this foreign act."

The White House and the Pentagon did not publicly responded to requests for comment regarding the reports.