Blasts and Low-Flying Jets Reported in Venezuelan Capital City Caracas

Witness testimonies circulated of several explosions and the roar of low-flying aircraft in Caracas in the pre-dawn hours of the weekend. This event has prompted accusations from the Venezuelan government and demands for international action.

Venezuela Blames Washington of Aggression

The socialist regime has accused the Washington of committing "imperialist aggression," alleging that ex- President Trump allegedly ordered strikes against the Latin American country. In an public announcement, the authorities confirmed that attacks had hit the capital and three other regions: Miranda, La Guaira, and Aragua state.

"Our only objective of these strikes is to take control of our nation's strategic resources, notably its oil and minerals," the government declared.

Caracas called on the international community to condemn the actions, which it described a "blatant breach of global law" that endangered countless of civilians in danger.

Accounts of Blasts and Military Sites Hit

Residents reported hearing approximately several powerful blasts around the middle of the night in the morning. Citizens in different neighborhoods allegedly ran into the streets.

"The whole ground shook. It was frightening. We heard blasts and jets in the sky," commented one witness.

Black smoke was observed rising from key defense sites in Caracas: the La Carlota air base and the Fuerte Tiuna base army base, where leader Maduro is reported to have a residence.

Global Reaction

The president of neighboring Colombia, Gustavo Petro, wrote on a social platform that "At this moment they are striking Caracas... bombing it with rockets." He called for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council.

Colombia, which just joined the Security Council, stated it would activate security plans at its border with Venezuela.

Preceding Events

The alleged attacks come after a prolonged campaign of pressure by the Trump administration against the Venezuelan administration. Beginning in August, there has been a substantial naval deployment off the country's Caribbean coast and a series of air strikes on boats suspected of illegal activities.

The administration has announced "a state of external disturbance" and directed all national defense plans to be activated. It has also summoned its citizens to mobilize and "reject this external act."

US authorities and the US Department of Defense did not immediately commented on requests for a statement regarding the events.