03.01.2026 10:00
Numerous explosions occurred in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. The first images from the explosions emerged during a period when U.S. President Trump raised the possibility of ground attacks against Venezuela. The images showed flames and smoke rising from various points in the city.
In the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, which has long been experiencing tensions with the US, numerous explosions occurred in different parts of the city. While the extent of the attack is still unknown, initial images have emerged from the area. In the footage shared on social media, flames and smoke can be seen rising from various regions of the city.
POWER OUTAGES, HELICOPTER AND SMOKE VISIBLE
It was reported that there is no electricity in the southern part of the city and that the sounds of explosions are coming from near a military base. Additionally, helicopters and smoke are also visible in the skies over Caracas.
The explosions occurred at a time when US President Donald Trump had raised the possibility of ground attacks against Venezuela, deploying a naval task force to the Caribbean.
US HAS BEEN PREPARING FOR A LONG TIME
The tension between Venezuela and the US is seen as part of Washington's policy to expand military and political intervention in Latin America, citing drug trafficking and security reasons.
The US's continuous efforts to keep the crisis hot with sanctions, threats, and possible operation announcements are reactivating imperialist pressure mechanisms aimed at undermining Venezuela's sovereignty.
The Caracas government rejects these accusations, arguing that the process is a siege on the country's energy resources and regional independence. This long-standing situation has led to every development regarding Venezuela's internal security being interpreted in light of the possibility of US intervention.