23.10.2025 23:40
U.S. President Donald Trump made a concerning statement during a live broadcast. Referring to the tension with Venezuela, which he blames for drug trafficking, Trump said, "There will soon be a ground operation in Venezuela."
US President Donald Trump stated in a live broadcast, "There will soon be a ground operation in Venezuela."
TRUMP: THERE WILL SOON BE A GROUND OPERATION IN VENEZUELA
The tension between the US and Venezuela has reached its peak. US President Donald Trump, who accused Venezuela of drug trafficking, made a statement that alarmed the whole world. In a press conference, Trump gave a clear answer to journalists' question about "intervention in Venezuela." Trump stated, "There will soon be a ground operation in Venezuela."
MADURO: "WE HAVE DEPLOYED RUSSIAN-MADE MISSILES"
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that they have deployed thousands of Russian-made anti-aircraft missiles in the country's strategic air defense areas against the "possible operation of the US," which is increasing its military presence in the Caribbean. According to CNN's report, Maduro evaluated the military threats of the US, which continues to expand its operations in the Caribbean, during a speech at an event attended by military personnel.
Maduro stated that they have deployed Russian-made "Igla-S" type short-range anti-aircraft missiles in the country's strategic air defense areas, saying, "All military forces in the world know the power of the Igla-S, and Venezuela has more than 5,000 of them."
Maduro mentioned that the lightweight missiles, which can be carried by a single soldier, have been deployed "to the farthest mountain of the homeland, the farthest town, and the farthest city."
TENSION BETWEEN THE US AND VENEZUELA
US President Donald Trump had previously issued an executive order instructing the military to be used more and effectively in the fight against Latin American drug cartels.
In this context, the US sent a naval force consisting of submarines and warships to the waters off Venezuela at the end of August, and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the US military was ready for operations, including regime change in Venezuela.
In response, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that he had mobilized 4.5 million militia forces in the country and was ready to repel any attack.
The US's continued targeting of some vessels off the coast of Venezuela on the grounds of "drug trafficking" has led to criticism from both the Venezuelan government and the international community, with claims that the attacks are "contrary to international law."