The incident comes amid tensions between the US and Venezuela, with President Donald Trump ramping up military pressure along the Pacific to deter the entry of alleged drug boats
The Venezuelan capital of Caracas reported at least seven explosions on Saturday, along with the sound of low-flying aircraft heard by many residents. The Venezuelan government has not responded to the incident yet.
People in various neighbourhoods rushed to the streets. Some could be seen in the distance from various areas of Caracas.
The explosions, which began at 2 am local time, have prompted the Venezuelan government to declare a state of emergency. Apart from this, the Nicolas Maduro-led government has called for the “mobilisation” of population in the country.
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According to CBS, US President Donald Trump ordered the attack inside Venezuela, including on its military facilities.
BREAKING: Trump administration officials are aware of reports of explosions and aircraft over Venezuela’s capital Caracas early this morning, sources tell @CBSNews. No official comment yet.
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) January 3, 2026
Venezuela denounces ‘attack’
While there is no official confirmation of an attack from the US government yet, the Maduro government in Caracas has condemned the incident.
“Venezuela rejects, repudiates, and denounces before the international community the extremely serious military aggression perpetrated by the current government of the United States of America against Venezuelan territory and people,” Maduro’s government said.
The incident comes amid tensions between the US and Venezuela, with President Donald Trump ramping up military pressure along the Pacific to deter the entry of alleged drug boats.
Previous US attack
Trump, earlier this week, announced that the military launched a land attack on a docking facility in Venezuela targeting drug boats, a claim that has neither been confirmed nor denied by Caracas.
President Nicolas Maduro has