Multiple explosions were heard early on Saturday in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, according to media reports and footage from the scene.
The blasts come amid a deepening stand-off between Venezuela and the administration of US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly accused the country’s authorities of links with drug cartels – a charge Caracas has denied.
At least seven explosions and the sound of low-flying aircraft were heard at around 2am local time, according to the Associated Press. Neither Venezuela’s government, the Pentagon, nor the White House has commented on the development yet.
RT’s Murad Gadziev, who is on site in Caracas, said jets and possibly drones had been heard overhead, adding that there had been reports of helicopters – including what he described as Apache attack helicopters and a Chinook troop carrier – operating over the capital. He suggested that the activity could indicate US military operations.
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