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Detonations and Low-Flying Aircraft Heard in Venezuelan Capital City Caracas City
Reports circulated of several explosions and the sound of low-altitude aircraft in the Venezuelan capital in the small hours of Saturday morning. The incident has sparked accusations from the Venezuelan authorities and calls for global intervention.
Caracas Accuses US of Attack
The incumbent government has accused the US of what it calls "imperialist aggression," alleging that former President Donald Trump reportedly directed strikes against the South American state. In an public announcement, the government confirmed that strikes had impacted Caracas and several other states: Miranda state, La Guaira state, and Aragua state.
"Our sole aim of these strikes is to seize control of Venezuela's strategic resources, in particular its petroleum and mineral wealth," Venezuela said.
The government urged the global community to censure the strikes, which it described a "flagrant violation of global law" that put millions of civilians in peril.
Accounts of Blasts and Military Sites Hit
Locals described experiencing at least several powerful blasts around 2 a.m. local time. Residents in various districts reportedly ran into the streets outside.
"Everything shook. It was terrifying. We heard blasts and aircraft in the distance," said one witness.
Black smoke was seen billowing from two army bases in the city: the La Carlota airbase military airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna compound, where leader Maduro is believed to live.
International Response
The leader of neighboring Colombia, stated on a social platform that "Currently they are attacking Venezuela... attacking it with missiles." He called for an swift emergency session of the UN Security Council.
Colombia, which just became a member of the UNSC, stated it would activate defense plans at its border with its neighbor.
Context
The alleged strikes are preceded by a extended pressure campaign by the Trump administration against the Maduro administration. Beginning in August, there has been a substantial US military presence off Venezuela's northern coast and a number of air strikes on boats accused of narco-trafficking.
Venezuela's administration has stated "the implementation of emergency" and commanded all national defence measures to be initiated. It has also summoned its supporters to take to the streets and "repudiate this foreign act."
US authorities and the Defense Department have not immediately addressed inquiries for a statement regarding the events.
Samuel Berry
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