Blasts and Low-Flying Planes Witnessed in Venezuelan Capital City Caracas

Witness testimonies circulated of several explosions and the noise of low-flying aircraft in the Venezuelan capital in the early hours of Saturday morning. This event has prompted accusations from the Venezuelan leadership and calls for international intervention.

Caracas Blames US of Military Action

The incumbent government has condemned the United States of what it calls "foreign aggression," alleging that former President Donald Trump reportedly ordered strikes against the South American nation. In an public statement, the authorities confirmed that strikes had hit Caracas and several other regions: Miranda, La Guaira state, and Aragua.

"The primary goal of these strikes is to gain control of our nation's natural resources, in particular its petroleum and mineral wealth," the statement asserted.

Caracas urged the international community to censure the actions, which it termed a "blatant breach of international law" that placed millions of lives in danger.

Reports of Explosions and Defense Sites Hit

Eyewitnesses spoke of feeling at least seven detonations around 2 a.m. in the morning. People in different neighborhoods reportedly hurried into the streets outside.

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

Smoke was seen rising from two army bases in Caracas: the La Carlota airbase military airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna base compound, where president Maduro is believed to live.

Regional Response

The leader of neighboring Colombia, stated on social media that "At this moment they are bombing Venezuela... attacking it with projectiles." He called for an swift meeting of the Security Council.

The Colombian government, which recently became a member of the UNSC, announced it would activate defense plans at its shared border with Venezuela.

Preceding Events

These alleged attacks come after a extended campaign of pressure by the United States against the Venezuelan regime. Since August, authorities reported a major naval buildup off the country's northern coast and a series of airstrikes on vessels linked to illegal activities.

The administration has stated "the implementation of emergency" and commanded all national defense protocols to be activated. It has also urged its supporters to mobilize and "denounce this external aggression."

US authorities and the Defense Department have not promptly commented on inquiries for clarification regarding the allegations.