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Witness testimonies surfaced of multiple blasts and the sound of low-altitude jets in the Venezuelan capital in the early hours of the weekend. The situation has led to claims from the Venezuelan authorities and requests for international scrutiny.

Venezuela Condemns Washington of Attack

The incumbent government has blamed the US of committing "foreign aggression," stating that ex- President Trump supposedly ordered military strikes against the South American country. In an formal declaration, the authorities stated that attacks had impacted Caracas and several other states: Miranda state, La Guaira state, and Aragua.

"The primary goal of these strikes is to take control of our nation's natural resources, especially its oil and resources," the statement declared.

Caracas called on the global community to censure the strikes, which it labeled a "clear infringement of global law" that endangered countless of civilians in peril.

Reports of Blasts and Defense Bases Targeted

Eyewitnesses described hearing approximately several detonations around 2:00 AM local time. People in several neighborhoods allegedly hurried into the open.

"The earth trembled. This is horrible. We heard blasts and jets in the area," commented one witness.

Plumes of smoke was seen pouring from two defense sites in the city: the La Carlota airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna base army base, where leader Maduro is thought to have a residence.

Regional Condemnation

The president of bordering Colombia, wrote on a social platform that "Currently they are bombing Venezuela... attacking it with missiles." He demanded an urgent meeting of the Security Council.

The Colombian government, which recently joined the UNSC, announced it would activate security plans at its shared border with Venezuela.

Preceding Events

These alleged strikes are preceded by a months-long military buildup by the United States against the Maduro administration. Beginning in August, there has been a significant American military deployment off the country's Caribbean coast and a number of air strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking.

The government has announced "a state of emergency" and commanded all national defense measures to be implemented. It has also called on its citizens to take to the streets and "denounce this imperialist aggression."

The White House and the US Department of Defense did not promptly commented on requests for a statement regarding the events.