The U.S. military launched a series of strikes on the Venezuelan capital of Caracas early Saturday, according to U.S. media reports citing unnamed officials. CBS News and Fox News confirmed the involvement of U.S. forces in the operation from the Trump administration. The White House and the Pentagon have yet to comment on the explosions or reports of aircraft flying over the Venezuelan capital. In turn, the Venezuelan government called on its supporters to take to the streets following the explosions that occurred on Saturday. The Venezuelan government accused the United States of attacking civilian and military facilities in several states, with no statements coming from Washington. Smoke was seen rising from an aircraft hangar at a military base in Caracas, visible from a distance in various parts of the city. On Saturday, Venezuela condemned what it described as a 'very serious military aggression' by the United States, after loud explosions were heard in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, following the flight of aircraft. The Venezuelan government stated in a statement that the explosions occurred in four areas, including Caracas, and that President Nicolás Maduro had declared a state of emergency in the country. The government also called on all social and political forces to activate mobilization plans. CBS News, via its correspondent on the X platform, reported that U.S. President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities.
