Explosions and Low-Altitude Planes Heard in Venezuela's Capital City Caracas

Reports circulated of multiple detonations and the sound of low-altitude jets in the Venezuelan capital in the pre-dawn hours of the weekend. This situation has prompted accusations from Venezuela's government and demands for global scrutiny.

Caracas Condemns US of Aggression

The incumbent regime has accused the United States of committing "imperial aggression," alleging that ex- President Trump supposedly authorized strikes against the Latin American state. In an formal announcement, the authorities confirmed that attacks had hit Caracas and several other states: Miranda, La Guaira, and Aragua.

"Our only objective of these strikes is to take control of Venezuela's key assets, notably its petroleum and resources," Venezuela declared.

Caracas appealed to the world to denounce the actions, which it labeled a "clear infringement of global law" that placed numerous of civilians in peril.

Reports of Explosions and Defense Bases Targeted

Eyewitnesses spoke of hearing at least seven powerful blasts around the middle of the night in the morning. Citizens in several districts reportedly ran into the open.

"The whole ground shook. This is horrible. We experienced explosions and aircraft in the sky," commented one local.

Plumes of smoke was reported pouring from two military installations in Caracas: the La Carlota airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna military base, where president Maduro is thought to live.

Global Reaction

The leader of bordering Colombia, claimed on a social platform that "Currently they are striking Venezuela... attacking it with missiles." He called for an swift meeting of the United Nations Security Council.

The Colombian government, which recently became a member of the Security Council, stated it would initiate operational measures at its border with Venezuela.

Preceding Events

The alleged strikes are preceded by a extended military buildup by the Trump administration against the Maduro administration. Since last summer, there has been a significant naval deployment off the country's Caribbean coast and a number of air strikes on ships linked to illegal activities.

The government has announced "the implementation of emergency" and commanded all defense measures to be activated. It has also called on its political forces to mobilize and "repudiate this imperialist attack."

US authorities and the Defense Department did not publicly addressed requests for a statement regarding the allegations.