At least 40 people were killed during US air strikes in Venezuela early Saturday, according to verified reports by The New York Times. The operation, which targeted military sites and civilian areas near Caracas, also resulted in the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, now reportedly detained in New York.
Casualties and Chaos
Explosions near La Carlota Airport and a civilian apartment building in Catia La Mar left streets filled with debris and smoke. 🏚️ An elderly woman was among those killed, with survivors describing scenes of panic. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed military and civilian casualties but withheld exact numbers.
Operation Details
US President Donald Trump told Fox News that "no American troops were killed" during the mission, though some personnel were injured and a military aircraft damaged. The strikes reportedly extended beyond Caracas to coastal states like Miranda and La Guaira.
Global leaders are calling for urgent UN discussions as tensions escalate. 🌍💥 "This is a dangerous precedent," tweeted one Latin American diplomat, while social media floods with footage of the aftermath.
