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Witness testimonies circulated of numerous detonations and the sound of low-altitude planes in the Venezuelan capital in the pre-dawn hours of the weekend. The situation has sparked allegations from the Venezuelan leadership and calls for international action.

Caracas Blames United States of Military Action

Venezuela's socialist administration has blamed the Washington of an act of "foreign aggression," claiming that ex- President Trump reportedly directed military strikes against the South American state. In an official announcement, the authorities confirmed that strikes had targeted Caracas and several other provinces: Miranda state, La Guaira, and Aragua state.

"Our only objective of this aggression is to seize control of our nation's key assets, especially its oil and minerals," Venezuela declared.

Caracas called on the international community to denounce the actions, which it described a "clear infringement of international norms" that put millions of lives in jeopardy.

Accounts of Explosions and Defense Installations Hit

Residents reported experiencing approximately seven detonations around the middle of the night local time. Citizens in different districts allegedly ran into the open.

"The earth trembled. This is terrifying. We heard blasts and aircraft in the distance," commented one witness.

Black smoke was reported rising from key military installations in the city: the La Carlota air base and the Fuerte Tiuna compound, where president Maduro is reported to have a residence.

Global Reaction

The leader of neighboring Colombia, claimed on a social platform that "Right now they are attacking Venezuela... attacking it with rockets." He requested an swift meeting of the UN Security Council.

Colombia, which recently joined the UNSC, stated it would activate defense protocols at its border with its neighbor.

Preceding Events

These reported attacks follow a extended military buildup by the United States against the Maduro regime. Beginning in August, authorities reported a major US military deployment off the country's northern coast and a number of strikes on boats accused of narco-trafficking.

The government has declared "a state of external disturbance" and directed all national defense protocols to be activated. It has also summoned its political forces to mobilize and "reject this external aggression."

The White House and the Pentagon have not publicly addressed inquiries for a statement regarding the allegations.