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Witness testimonies surfaced of multiple blasts and the sound of low-flying aircraft in the Venezuelan capital in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident has led to claims from Venezuela's leadership and demands for global scrutiny.

Venezuela Condemns Washington of Attack

The socialist administration has blamed the US of what it calls "imperialist aggression," claiming that former President Trump supposedly directed military strikes against the South American nation. In an public statement, the authorities stated that attacks had hit Caracas and several other provinces: Miranda, La Guaira, and Aragua state.

"Our only objective of this aggression is to take control of our nation's natural resources, especially its oil and minerals," the government declared.

Caracas called on the international community to denounce the actions, which it labeled a "blatant breach of international norms" that put millions of lives at risk in jeopardy.

Accounts of Explosions and Defense Bases Targeted

Residents reported hearing roughly several explosions around 2:00 AM in the morning. People in several districts reportedly rushed into the streets.

"The whole ground shook. This is terrifying. We experienced explosions and jets in the sky," said one resident.

Black smoke was reported billowing from two military installations in Caracas: the La Carlota airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna compound, where leader Nicolás Maduro is reported to live.

International Condemnation

The leader of bordering Colombia, stated on X that "Currently they are attacking Venezuela... attacking it with projectiles." He requested an swift emergency session of the United Nations Security Council.

The Colombian government, which recently became a member of the Security Council, stated it would initiate operational protocols at its frontier with its neighbor.

Background

These alleged strikes follow a months-long military buildup by the United States against the Maduro administration. Beginning in August, authorities reported a substantial US military presence off the country's Caribbean coast and a number of strikes on boats linked to drug trafficking.

Venezuela's government has announced "the implementation of emergency" and commanded all defense plans to be implemented. It has also summoned its citizens to mobilize and "denounce this foreign aggression."

The White House and the US Department of Defense did not immediately addressed requests for clarification regarding the reports.