Venezuela Under Attack: US Strikes, Maduro Flees, and Military Mobilization
KHOU 11January 5, 20262 min1,132 views
9 connections·13 entities in this video→Immediate Aftermath of Attacks
- 💥 Multiple blasts were heard across Caracas starting around 1:52 a.m., followed by a period of silence.
- 🚨 The Ministry of Defense, General Vladimir Padrino, called for a massive deployment of military forces across Venezuela.
- 🌍 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs blamed the US for the attack before President Trump's statement.
Targeted Strikes and Locations
- 📍 The attacks reportedly hit three strategic areas in Venezuela: Miranda state, Zulia, and Aragua state.
- ✈️ One strike occurred near the La Carlota airport in Caracas, a facility primarily used by the military.
- 🚁 Sounds of airplanes and helicopters were heard following the initial blasts, but the city has since remained quiet.
Government Response and Public Reaction
- 📢 The state channel has been repeating messages from the Ministry of Defense, urging citizens to remain calm.
- 🏠 Many citizens have stayed home due to a government-issued state of emergency, with unclear implications for movement and potential detentions.
Presidential Claims and International Relations
- 🇺🇸 The United States reportedly carried out a "large-scale strike" early Saturday morning.
- 🏃♂️ President Trump claimed that Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have left the country.
- 🗣️ So far, no official statements have been released by government officials beyond the Ministry of Defense and Foreign Affairs.
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