Caracas: The United States military has carried out attacks on multiple locations across Venezuela, including the capital city, Caracas, according to international media reports.
Explosions were heard in several areas of Caracas, while low-flying aircraft were observed over different parts of the city, causing panic among residents. US media outlets reported that President Donald Trump authorized the military action against Venezuela.
According to US media, at least seven explosions were reported in Caracas. A senior American official, speaking to a news agency, confirmed that the United States has initiated military strikes against Venezuela.
The Venezuelan government has confirmed that the attacks targeted Caracas, Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira states. Venezuelan authorities alleged that the US offensive aims to seize control of the country’s oil reserves and mineral resources.
Responding to the attacks, the Venezuelan government stated that the United States would not succeed in exploiting its natural resources and strongly rejected what it described as American military aggression.
Following the strikes, the President of Venezuela declared a nationwide emergency, placing the country on high alert.
Meanwhile, Russian media has claimed that US attacks targeted Venezuela’s defence headquarters, adding that the Venezuelan president has reportedly vacated the presidential palace. Russian outlets also reported unconfirmed information suggesting that US Marines may have launched ground operations on several Venezuelan islands.
In a related development, the President of Colombia stated that missiles were being fired at Caracas and called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address the escalating situation.
