There Were Powerful Explosions In The Capital Of Venezuela

03.01.2026, 09:24 charter97.org

There Were Powerful Explosions In The Capital Of Venezuela13.01.2026, 10:08 1,976 (Updated) U.S. helicopters have been spotted over Caracas.In the Venezuelan capital Caracas on the morning of Saturday, January 3, residents heard explosions and flying planes, as well as saw columns of smoke. The southern part of the city, particularly the area near a major military base, was left without power.According to Reuters.UpdatedU.S. Chinook helicopters were also spotted over Caracas. "These could be US strikes," the Clash Report writes.According to the Associated Press, at least seven explosions were heard in the city.Bloomberg writes that Caracas residents reported loud explosions and planes flying over the city, causing power outages in many neighborhoods. Gunshots were also heard in several areas of the city.Videos circulating on social media showed flashes and columns of smoke in several places in Venezuela's capital, while explosions were so strong that windows shook and caused brief power outages in neighborhoods such as the 23rd district of Enero and near La Carlota airbase. Power was lost in the south of the city, where a major military base is located.The targets could be military installations such as La Carlota or near the Miraflores Palace, with explosions seen in at least six locations.Media reports say the US is striking the port of Caracas and Margarita Island in the Caribbean Sea, where many military installations are stationed.The Clash Report writes that the strikes hit the south of the city, the Fort Tiuna neighborhood and the airbase of Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda. Also under attack hit the naval base of La Guaira in the state of Vargas in the north of the country - there is a fleet academy.The network is also spreading videos on which spotted American landing helicopters. In turn, the Venezuelan Air Force has raised the Su-30MKV fighter jets on alert - they were sent to intercept American planes and helicopters.U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said earlier that he is ready to use a ground operation in Venezuela in order to force the country's President Nicolas Maduro to leave office.Among the pressure tools, Washington has considered expanding sanctions, strengthening the U.S. military presence in the region, as well as conducting strikes against ships that the U.S. side claims are involved in drug trafficking in the Pacific and the Caribbean.The Pentagon had no immediate comment on the events in Caracas.U.S.-Venezuela conflictOn December 16, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a complete blockade of under-sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuelan waters.In this move, the U.S. administration seeks to cut off key sources of funding for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's regime.In recent weeks, the US military has intercepted two oil tankers, while a third vessel pursued by US forces turned away from Venezuelan waters and disappeared into the Atlantic Ocean.Caracas a las 2 de la Mañana #Caracas #venezuela pic.twitter.com/jh8URRlIvy- David (@anthonyseijas2) January 3, 2026Footage showing a series of US airstrikes on Caracas https://t.co/r8FW1q3Kd1 pic.twitter.com/OQOQws7peQ- AMK Mapping 🇳🇿 (@AMK_Mapping_) January 3, 2026bombardeo en Caracas, Venezuela Cae Nicolás Maduro, sígueme para estar más informado. #caracas #venezuela #maduro pic.twitter.com/UCfnAejbI5- Sebas 🦇 (@juniorhhjr) January 3, 2026 PATREONSupport the website Write your comment 1 You can support the website Charter97.orgMULTI-CURRENCY ACCOUNT FOR ASSISTANCE:Bank's name: Bank Millennium S.A.Address: ul. Stanislawa Zaryna, 2A, 02-593, WarszawaIBAN: PL97116022020000000216711123SWIFT: BIGBPLPWName of the account holder: Fundacja “KARTA ‘97”Purpose/title of payment: Donation for statuary aimsYou can contact us by the e-mail charter97@gmail.comFollow Charter97.org social media accountsFacebookYouTubeX.comvkontakteok.ruInstagramRSSTelegram