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Witness testimonies surfaced of several explosions and the roar of low-flying jets in Caracas in the small hours of the weekend. This event has sparked claims from Venezuela's leadership and demands for diplomatic intervention.

Venezuela Condemns Washington of Military Action

The authoritarian administration has condemned the US of what it calls "imperialist aggression," stating that ex- President Donald Trump allegedly authorized strikes against the Latin American country. In an public announcement, the authorities asserted that strikes had targeted Caracas and three other regions: Miranda state, La Guaira state, and Aragua state.

"The sole aim of these strikes is to take control of Venezuela's key assets, in particular its crude oil and resources," the government declared.

Venezuelan officials called on the global community to censure the actions, which it described a "flagrant violation of international law" that endangered numerous of lives at risk in jeopardy.

Accounts of Explosions and Defense Installations Targeted

Residents described feeling roughly multiple powerful blasts around 2:00 AM local time. People in different neighborhoods reportedly ran into the open.

"The earth trembled. It was horrible. We experienced blasts and planes in the distance," said one local.

Plumes of smoke was observed rising from key military installations in the city: the La Carlota airbase airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna base military base, where president Nicolás Maduro is thought to live.

Regional Condemnation

The leader of neighboring Colombia, wrote on a social platform that "Right now they are bombing Venezuela... bombing it with missiles." He called for an swift emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.

Colombia, which just became a member of the UNSC, announced it would activate security plans at its frontier with its neighbor.

Preceding Events

These alleged strikes are preceded by a prolonged campaign of pressure by the Trump administration against the Maduro government. Beginning in August, authorities reported a substantial naval buildup off Venezuela's northern coast and a series of air strikes on vessels linked to drug trafficking.

Venezuela's administration has announced "the implementation of external disturbance" and commanded all defense plans to be initiated. It has also called on its citizens to protest and "repudiate this foreign aggression."

The White House and the US Department of Defense did not immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the events.