🔗 Share this article Explosions and Low-Altitude Jets Heard in Venezuelan Capital Caracas Witness testimonies surfaced of numerous blasts and the roar of low-flying aircraft in Caracas in the pre-dawn hours of Saturday morning. The event has sparked accusations from the Venezuelan government and calls for diplomatic action. Venezuela Accuses US of Aggression Venezuela's authoritarian administration has blamed the United States of an act of "imperial aggression," claiming that former President Donald Trump supposedly authorized strikes against the South American country. In an formal statement, the government asserted that strikes had impacted Caracas and three other states: Miranda state, La Guaira state, and Aragua. "The sole aim of this attack is to take control of our nation's natural resources, in particular its oil and resources," the government asserted. Venezuelan officials appealed to the global community to censure the actions, which it described a "blatant breach of global law" that placed numerous of civilians in jeopardy. Reports of Blasts and Military Bases Hit Eyewitnesses spoke of feeling at least multiple explosions around 2:00 AM local time. Citizens in different neighborhoods allegedly ran into the open. "Everything shook. This is horrible. We heard explosions and jets in the distance," said one witness. Black smoke was seen pouring from major military installations in Caracas: the La Carlota airbase airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna base compound, where leader Nicolás Maduro is believed to have a residence. Regional Condemnation The leader of bordering Colombia, wrote on X that "Currently they are attacking Caracas... attacking it with projectiles." He called for an urgent emergency meeting of the Security Council. Colombia, which just joined the UNSC, stated it would initiate defense protocols at its shared border with its neighbor. Preceding Events The reported attacks follow a extended pressure campaign by the United States against the Maduro administration. Beginning in August, authorities reported a substantial naval buildup off the country's Caribbean coast and a series of strikes on vessels accused of drug trafficking. Venezuela's government has stated "a state of external threat" and directed all national defence protocols to be activated. It has also called on its supporters to mobilize and "denounce this imperialist act." The White House and the Defense Department did not immediately commented on inquiries for clarification regarding the reports.