Venezuela was rattled by a series of mysterious explosions in the early hours of this morning, as residents reported hearing at least seven blasts and witnessing low-flying aircraft over the capital city of Caracas.
The city was filled with loud noises and visible smoke emanating from one location. This incident unfolded amidst heightened tensions following escalating warnings from the U.S. President, Donald Trump, directed at Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Witnesses recounted being awoken by the sounds of explosions and aircraft movements in the pre-dawn hours.
The exact cause of the explosions remains unknown at this time. The initial series of blasts took place around 1:50 am local time, as per reports from CNN, with authorities yet to provide a definitive explanation.
Reports indicate that Fort Tiuna, housing the Venezuelan ministry of defense, was one of the impacted areas. Additionally, a part of southern Caracas near a significant military base experienced a power outage.
This occurrence follows President Trump’s remarks suggesting that drone strikes previously targeting alleged drug boats in Venezuelan waters might transition to land operations. Following a conversation with President Maduro, Trump declared on social media that Venezuelan airspace should be deemed off-limits and hinted at imminent military actions.
In a recent interview on WABC, the U.S. President disclosed that American forces had initiated land operations within Venezuela. He mentioned targeting a significant facility related to ship operations, asserting that a recent strike had been executed successfully.
Since September of the previous year, the Department of War has engaged in multiple suspected drug ship interdictions in the Caribbean and Atlantic regions. Official data from the Trump administration reveals 35 documented boat strikes, resulting in the deaths of at least 115 individuals.
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