🔗 Share this article Explosions and Low-Flying Jets Witnessed in Venezuelan Capital City Caracas Reports surfaced of multiple detonations and the roar of low-flying planes in Caracas in the early hours of the weekend. The incident has sparked accusations from the Venezuelan government and calls for international scrutiny. Venezuela Blames United States of Aggression Venezuela's incumbent regime has accused the United States of an act of "imperialist aggression," claiming that former President Donald Trump allegedly ordered military strikes against the South American state. In an official statement, the authorities confirmed that attacks had targeted the capital and three other states: Miranda state, La Guaira, and Aragua state. "The only objective of these strikes is to seize control of Venezuela's strategic resources, in particular its crude oil and resources," the government asserted. Caracas called on the world to condemn the operations, which it labeled a "clear infringement of international law" that put numerous of civilians in danger. Accounts of Explosions and Defense Bases Hit Residents spoke of feeling roughly seven explosions around 2:00 AM local time. Residents in various neighborhoods allegedly hurried into the open. "The earth trembled. It was horrible. We heard explosions and planes in the distance," stated one local. Black smoke was observed rising from key army bases in Caracas: the La Carlota air base and the Fuerte Tiuna base compound, where leader Nicolás Maduro is believed to reside. Global Reaction The leader of neighboring Colombia, claimed on social media that "At this moment they are attacking Venezuela... bombing it with rockets." He demanded an immediate emergency session of the Security Council. Colombia, which recently became a member of the UNSC, announced it would initiate defense plans at its frontier with its neighbor. Preceding Events These reported strikes follow a prolonged pressure campaign by the Trump administration against the Venezuelan government. Since last summer, authorities reported a major US military presence off Venezuela's northern coast and a number of air strikes on vessels linked to drug trafficking. Venezuela's administration has declared "the implementation of external disturbance" and directed all defense measures to be activated. It has also summoned its supporters to take to the streets and "denounce this external aggression." US authorities and the US Department of Defense have not promptly commented on requests for a statement regarding the reports.