Blasts have been reported in several parts of Caracas, causing blackouts in some areas Venezuela has been directly attacked by the US, officials in the Latin American country have said after explosions were heard in the capital, Caracas. Foreign Minister Yvan Gil accused Washington of seeking to gain control of Venezuela’s natural resources. Numerous videos have emerged on social media showing major explosions across Caracas, sparking rumors of US strikes. One clip appears to show what looks like several US Chinook military helicopters flying above the city. CSB journalists reported, citing US officials, that President Donald Trump has ordered strikes on Venezuelan military facilities. However, there has so far been no official confirmation from Washington. Show latestShow oldest 03 January 2026 09:16 GMT The Federal Aviation Administration has prohibited US aircraft from operating within Venezuelan airspace due to “safety-of-flight risks associated with ongoing military activity.” The agency did not specify which country’s military was involved. The US Senate Armed Services Committee had not been notified by the White House about any military action against Venezuela, CNN has reported, citing an informed source. A US official has told the Wall Street Journal that the White House will release an official statement on the attack against Venezuela after American forces leave the country’s airspace. 🚨 BREAKING: Reports of U.S. Army CH-67G Chinook Special Operations helicopters seen flying over Caracas, Venezuela during suspected U.S. airstrikesAt least TWELVE explosions appear to have occurred throughout the capital city.These Chinooks are believed to be from the Army’s… pic.twitter.com/K3qwNejK2q — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 3, 2026 Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez has labeled the US attack on Venezuela “state terrorism” and demanded an urgent response from the international community to the “criminal” act. “Our Zone Of Peace is being brutally assaulted,” he wrote on X. Footage from Caracas has captured an explosion rocking the Cuartel de la Montana, the resting place of Hugo Chavez, who served as president of Venezuela between 2002 and his death in 2013. 🇻🇪 | URGENTE: Imágenes de ataques contra el Cuartel de la Montaña que dominan la capital de Venezuela, Caracas, y que alberga un mausoleo con los restos de Hugo Chávez. pic.twitter.com/OLOicmDzbN — Alerta News 24 (@AlertaNews24) January 3, 2026 The US has hit the Venezuelan parliament building, according to Colombian President Gustavo Petro. At least 11 sites in the country were attacked, he said. US President Donald Trump held a national security meeting at Mar-a-Lago before striking Venezuela, The New York Times has reported. The White House hasn’t yet confirmed it ordered the strikes. BREAKING: Reports of explosions in Caracas, Venezuela. pic.twitter.com/sH3Ce1uH9h — AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) January 3, 2026 The US Embassy in Caracas has issued a Level 4 notice to American citizens, saying: “Do not travel to Venezuela for any reason.” Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has imposed a state of emergency over the US attack, the Latin American nation’s foreign minister, Yvan Gil, has said in a statement. “The entire country must activate to defeat this imperialist aggression,” he said. «The objective of this attack is none other than to seize the strategic resources of Venezuela, particularly its oil and minerals… They will not succeed,” Gil insisted. Venezuela condemns the “serious military aggression” perpetrated against it by the US, the Latin American nation’s foreign minister, Yvan Gil, has said in a statement. The American strikes targeted civilian and military areas in Caracas and the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira, he said. These actions violate the UN charter, infringe upon Venezuela’s sovereignty, endanger millions of people and threaten stability in the region, Gil stressed. More 03 January 2026 08:11 GMT Venezuela condemns the “serious military aggression” perpetrated against it by the US, the Latin American nation’s foreign minister, Yvan Gil, has said in a statement. The American strikes targeted civilian and military areas in Caracas and the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira, he said. These actions violate the UN charter, infringe upon Venezuela’s sovereignty, endanger millions of people and threaten stability in the region, Gil stressed. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has imposed a state of emergency over the US attack, the Latin American nation’s foreign minister, Yvan Gil, has said in a statement. “The entire country must activate to defeat this imperialist aggression,” he said. «The objective of this attack is none other than to seize the strategic resources of Venezuela, particularly its oil and minerals… They will not succeed,” Gil insisted. The US Embassy in Caracas has issued a Level 4 notice to American citizens, saying: “Do not travel to Venezuela for any reason.” US President Donald Trump held a national security meeting at Mar-a-Lago before striking Venezuela, The New York Times has reported. The White House hasn’t yet confirmed it ordered the strikes. BREAKING: Reports of explosions in Caracas, Venezuela. pic.twitter.com/sH3Ce1uH9h — AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) January 3, 2026 The US has hit the Venezuelan parliament building, according to Colombian President Gustavo Petro. At least 11 sites in the country were attacked, he said. Footage from Caracas has captured an explosion rocking the Cuartel de la Montana, the resting place of Hugo Chavez, who served as president of Venezuela between 2002 and his death in 2013. 🇻🇪 | URGENTE: Imágenes de ataques contra el Cuartel de la Montaña que dominan la capital de Venezuela, Caracas, y que alberga un mausoleo con los restos de Hugo Chávez. pic.twitter.com/OLOicmDzbN — Alerta News 24 (@AlertaNews24) January 3, 2026 Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez has labeled the US attack on Venezuela “state terrorism” and demanded an urgent response from the international community to the “criminal” act. “Our Zone Of Peace is being brutally assaulted,” he wrote on X. A US official has told the Wall Street Journal that the White House will release an official statement on the attack against Venezuela after American forces leave the country’s airspace. 🚨 BREAKING: Reports of U.S. Army CH-67G Chinook Special Operations helicopters seen flying over Caracas, Venezuela during suspected U.S. airstrikesAt least TWELVE explosions appear to have occurred throughout the capital city.These Chinooks are believed to be from the Army’s… pic.twitter.com/K3qwNejK2q — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 3, 2026 The US Senate Armed Services Committee had not been notified by the White House about any military action against Venezuela, CNN has reported, citing an informed source. The Federal Aviation Administration has prohibited US aircraft from operating within Venezuelan airspace due to “safety-of-flight risks associated with ongoing military activity.” The agency did not specify which country’s military was involved. More
