U.S. Launches Heavy Airstrikes on Caracas, Military Bases Across Venezuela
Washington Escalates Direct Military Aggression as Venezuela Declares State of External Emergency
Venezuela | PUREWILAYAH.COM — The United States has launched large-scale airstrikes against Venezuela, targeting the capital Caracas and multiple strategic locations across the country in what Venezuelan authorities described as a direct act of military aggression and a grave violation of international law.
The strikes, carried out in the early hours of Saturday, marked an unprecedented escalation in Washington’s campaign against the Bolivarian Republic, pushing the region toward a dangerous new phase of confrontation.
Explosions, Power Outages, and Aerial Activity Over the Capital
A correspondent for Al Mayadeen in Caracas reported multiple loud explosions across the capital, accompanied by intense military aircraft activity overhead. Power outages were reported in several districts following the attacks, alongside disruptions to internet services.
Separate reporting by Reuters confirmed a power outage near a military facility south of the capital. Venezuelan sources indicated that several military installations were directly targeted during the assault.
Strikes Expand to Military Bases and Strategic Infrastructure
Later information confirmed that U.S. strikes hit multiple military and civilian sites, including the Fort Tiuna, the La Carlota Air Base, and Higuerote Airport.
Additional attacks were reported on Margarita Island, while Venezuelan media documented explosions near La Guaira Port, the country’s largest seaport.
Footage shared by residents showed military transport helicopters flying low over Caracas, with reports indicating the involvement of U.S. special forces.
U.S. Media Confirms Military Operation
U.S. outlets acknowledged the operation, with Fox News citing officials who confirmed that American military strikes had been launched against Venezuela. CBS reported that the attack had initially been planned for late December but was delayed due to weather conditions.
Fox News further reported that U.S. aviation authorities imposed an effective aerial blockade on Venezuelan airspace, halting commercial flights.
In a highly provocative statement, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that American forces had “captured” and flown out Venezuela’s president and his wife — a claim categorically rejected by Caracas as false and psychological warfare.
Venezuela Condemns ‘Blatant Violation’ of International Law
The Venezuelan government issued a forceful condemnation of the attacks, describing them as a “blatant violation of the United Nations Charter, particularly Articles 1 and 2.”
The statement said the strikes targeted both civilian and military areas in Caracas as well as the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira, placing “the lives of millions of people at grave risk.”
Caracas accused Washington of seeking to seize Venezuela’s strategic resources, particularly oil and minerals, and vowed that attempts to dismantle the country’s political independence “will not succeed.” (PW)