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Witness testimonies surfaced of numerous detonations and the noise of low-altitude planes in Caracas in the small hours of the weekend. The situation has led to allegations from the Venezuelan government and demands for global scrutiny.

Caracas Blames United States of Military Action

The socialist administration has blamed the US of what it calls "imperialist aggression," stating that ex- President Trump supposedly authorized attacks against the Latin American state. In an formal declaration, the authorities asserted that strikes had impacted Caracas and several other provinces: Miranda state, La Guaira state, and Aragua.

"The primary goal of this aggression is to seize control of Venezuela's natural resources, in particular its petroleum and resources," the government asserted.

Caracas appealed to the international community to condemn the actions, which it described a "clear infringement of international norms" that endangered numerous of civilians in danger.

Accounts of Explosions and Defense Bases Hit

Eyewitnesses described experiencing roughly several powerful blasts around 2 a.m. local time. Citizens in different districts reportedly ran into the streets.

"Everything shook. It was horrible. We heard blasts and planes in the distance," commented one local.

Black smoke was seen rising from two defense sites in Caracas: the La Carlota airbase airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna army base, where president Nicolás Maduro is reported to reside.

Regional Reaction

The leader of bordering Colombia, wrote on social media that "Right now they are striking Venezuela... bombing it with missiles." He called for an urgent emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council.

The Colombian government, which recently joined the Security Council, stated it would initiate security measures at its border with Venezuela.

Preceding Events

These alleged attacks are preceded by a prolonged military buildup by the United States against the Venezuelan government. Beginning in last summer, authorities reported a major US military buildup off the country's northern coast and a number of air strikes on boats linked to drug trafficking.

Venezuela's government has stated "the implementation of external disturbance" and commanded all national defense protocols to be activated. It has also urged its political forces to mobilize and "reject this external act."

The White House and the US Department of Defense have not promptly commented on inquiries for a statement regarding the events.