US Military Operation in Venezuela: No Service Members Killed, Trump Administration Confirms

Operation Details and Scale

• 🚀 The operation involved an estimated 150 aircraft departing from 20 different air bases, with pilots ranging in age from 20 to 49.
• 🎯 Described as both audacious and discreet, the mission focused on enemy air defense suppression to clear the way for helicopters.
• 🚁 Helicopters approached the target at approximately 100 feet above the sea, supported by a significant array of US fighter jets and aircraft, including F-22s, F-35s, F-18s, B1 bombers, and drones.

Timeline and Engagements

• ⏰ The operation reached President Maduro's compound at 10:01 and concluded the extraction by 3:29, spanning 2.5 hours with US troops in a vulnerable position.
• 💥 There were several engagements during both the ingress and egress, with US forces taking gunfire.
• 🩹 Sources indicated a few injuries, including gunshot wounds and injuries from the demanding nature of the operation, but none were life-threatening.

Military and Intelligence Involvement

• 🇺🇸 The operation was a multi-layered effort involving the US Air Force, Navy, Marines, and special forces, driven by Delta Force.
• 🤝 Intelligence support was provided by the CIA, with Delta Force and elite Army Rangers conducting the extraction.
• 🚢 Offshore, approximately 12 warships, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, were positioned, with F-18s on board and F-35s in Puerto Rico.

Strategic Presence and Objectives

• 📈 The massive military buildup is intended to remain in position and poised, though it's unclear if this implies a direct US military presence inside Venezuela.
• ❓ Unanswered questions remain regarding US citizens in Venezuela and potential security elements to encourage oil investment.