Venezuela Under Attack: US Strikes, Maduro Flees, and Military Mobilization

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.