Multiple Explosions in the Venezuelan Capital

News sources reported that multiple explosions were heard in the Venezuelan capital and smoke was rising from Caracas.

News ID: 87158

Date: 03 January 2026 - 11:53

TEHRAN (Defapress) - Venezuelan sources reported a series of explosions in Caracas as a result of US military attacks and indicated that a military base was targeted.

Eight explosions heard

The AP reported that at least seven explosions were heard in Caracas.

Electricity and the internet were cut off

Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Caracas reported widespread flights of fighter jets over the Venezuelan capital and announced that electricity and internet were cut off in some areas of the capital following strong attacks, one of which targeted a military base.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent also announced that one of the attacks targeted the Higuerote Airport in Miranda in northern Venezuela.

Venezuelan media reported that the La Guaira naval base and its main communications tower, the La Carlota base, and the Tiuna military center were targeted.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister: The United States is behind the attacks

In response to the attacks on Venezuela, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Pinto said: The attacks on Venezuela are a clear violation of the UN Charter and threaten international peace and stability. We condemn the attack on our country, which is a violation of the UN Charter.

He added: Any attempt to change the ruling regime in our country will fail, just as previous attempts failed.

He stated: The United States is behind the recent attacks on residential areas and infrastructure. The attacks targeted civilian and military centers and the center of Caracas.

The Defense Ministry building was targeted

The Russian news agency reported that the United States targeted the Fort Tiuna area, where the Venezuelan Defense Ministry is located, and that multiple explosions could be heard from the area.

Maduro's reaction

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said: Caracas is also under missile fire.

He stressed the need for an urgent UN meeting to take a position on this issue.

CBS reported that Trump administration officials have been informed of reports of explosions and fighter jets flying over Caracas.

Missile attack on Caracas

News sources reported a US missile attack on the port of Caracas and Margarita Island in the Caribbean Sea, where a large number of military installations are located.

Caracas' first reaction

A Venezuelan military source told Al-Mayadeen: Several military facilities have been bombed, and an official statement will be issued in a few minutes.

Colombian President's reaction

In response to the attack, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced: Caracas has been targeted by a missile attack. Let the world know that Venezuela has been attacked. The Organization of American States (OAS) and the United Nations should hold an immediate meeting.

Series of Explosions in Caracas

Venezuelan sources reported a series of explosions in Caracas as a result of US military attacks, indicating that a military base was targeted.

Widespread presence of helicopters in the sky of Caracas

Along with reports of multiple explosions in the Venezuelan capital, RT published images of the widespread presence of helicopters in the sky of Caracas.

According to RT, these helicopters are Apache AH-64 attack helicopters and CH-47 transport helicopters.

The United States has not yet claimed responsibility for these attacks.

An Al Jazeera correspondent reported that the sound of fighter jets flying over Venezuela could be heard.

Reuters reported a power outage in an area near a military base in southern Caracas.

Extensive flight of fighter jets over Venezuela

News sources report extensive flights of American fighter jets over Venezuela at low altitude.

Some sources announced that the explosions occurred in an area far from Caracas.

For weeks, the United States has deployed a large number of military forces on the coast of Venezuela under the pretext of "fighting drugs and supporting the Venezuelan people," and the US President, in a move that violates the charter of international agreements and organizations, has threatened that Nicolás Maduro, the legitimate president of Venezuela, must step down from power and that pro-Western and pro-American currents will rule Venezuela.