At least 7 explosions have been heard in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, followed by a low-flying aircraft.
Caracas Under Fire: Venezuela Denounces U.S. Missile Strikes Following Night of Explosions
CARACAS, Venezuela — The Venezuelan capital was rocked by a series of powerful explosions in the early hours of Saturday, January 3, 2026, as President Nicolás Maduro’s government accused the United States of launching a direct military assault on the sovereign nation.
The blasts, which began around 2:00 AM local time, were accompanied by the roar of low-flying aircraft over Caracas. Local witnesses reported at least seven major detonations that shook the ground across the city, followed by widespread power outages in several neighborhoods.
A Night of Chaos in the Capital
Social media was flooded with videos of smoke rising from key strategic locations, including the La Carlota air base and the Fuerte Tiuna military complex.
FAA issued a new NOTAM
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has since issued a total ban on all U.S. commercial and private aircraft in Venezuelan airspace, citing “ongoing military activity.”
