Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declares state of emergency, calls on people to mobilize to "defeat this imperialist aggression"
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🇻🇪🇺🇸 The White House will issue an official statement on Venezuela after US aircraft leave its airspace, - WSJ
🔹At least nine helicopters were recorded during the explosions in the sky over Caracas, - NBC News.
🔹 The residence of the Venezuelan Minister of Defense was shelled, there is currently no information about his condition.
🔹 After the US strikes on Caracas, the whereabouts of Nicolas Maduro remains unknown, while some of his closest entourage are safe.
🔹Trump allegedly gave his consent to the strikes on Caracas a few days before the attack.
🔹 The US Federal Aviation Administration has banned US airlines from flying over Venezuela at any altitude due to security threats.
🔹 Venezuela probably did not immediately detect the US strikes: its air defenses did not open fire.
Video of Multiple explosions detonating in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas
🇪🇺🇺🇸🇻🇪 Kallas: I have spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our Ambassador in Caracas. The EU is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela.
The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected. We call for restraint.
The safety of EU citizens in the country is our top priority.
Donald Trump says US forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
Trump says US has captured Maduro: On Truth Social, President Donald Trump says that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been captured, and are being flown to the US.
Venezuela demands proof of life: Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has stated in an audio message to state TV that the government does not know their whereabouts and demanded proof of life.
US carries out strikes: Trump says the US has "successfully carried out a large-scale strike" against Venezuela and Maduro.
Explosions in Caracas: Large explosions were reported across Venezuela, with at least seven occurring in the capital, Caracas, early on Saturday. There have also been multiple reports of low-flying aircraft sweeping through Caracas.
Areas targeted: The explosions appear to have primarily affected military and strategic locations, though the Venezuelan defence minister claims US strikes also hit civilian areas.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-03/venezuela-explosions-low-flying-aircraft/106196656