A series of explosions were reported Saturday night in Caracas, according to media reports and social media posts.
Initial information indicates that military areas may have been targeted, although there is no official confirmation to date.
The facilities in question reportedly include Fort Tiuna and the Generalísimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base. Residents reported the sound of aircraft flying over the capital and further explosions throughout the night.
Reuters reported that the southern area of Caracas was left without electricity after the first reports, a circumstance that reinforced the perception of a large-scale event.
Videos circulating online show military helicopters in the sky over the capital and sounds similar to gunfire. Some posts say CH-47 Chinook and CH-53 Sea Stallion aircraft associated with the United States Armed Forces have been spotted, fueling speculation of a possible airborne operation. To date, this information remains unverified.
Other reports, also without independent confirmation, mention landings of US Marines on islands in the northern Caribbean Sea and an alleged additional air strike on the El Libertador Air Base in the Maracaibo region.
At the time of last update, neither Venezuelan nor American authorities have made official statements regarding the events. The situation is still evolving and available information should be treated with caution until official positions or confirmation from independent sources.
Military helicopters spotted over Caracas after reports of explosions in the Venezuelan capital pic.twitter.com/oQDaMBaMO6
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