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Reports emerged of several detonations and the noise of low-altitude planes in the Venezuelan capital in the pre-dawn hours of Saturday morning. This event has sparked allegations from Venezuela's authorities and demands for international intervention.

Venezuela Accuses United States of Attack

The incumbent administration has accused the Washington of what it calls "imperialist aggression," claiming that ex- President Trump allegedly authorized attacks against the South American country. In an formal announcement, the government stated that attacks had impacted Caracas and several other provinces: Miranda state, La Guaira state, and Aragua state.

"Our primary goal of these strikes is to gain control of Venezuela's strategic resources, notably its petroleum and mineral wealth," Venezuela asserted.

The government called on the international community to condemn the actions, which it termed a "blatant breach of global law" that put countless of lives at risk in jeopardy.

Reports of Explosions and Defense Installations Hit

Eyewitnesses described feeling roughly several explosions around the middle of the night in the morning. Residents in various districts reportedly ran into the streets.

"The earth trembled. This is terrifying. We heard explosions and planes in the sky," commented one resident.

Plumes of smoke was seen pouring from two army bases in Caracas: the La Carlota military airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna compound, where leader Nicolás Maduro is reported to have a residence.

Regional Reaction

The leader of neighboring Colombia, stated on a social platform that "At this moment they are bombing Caracas... attacking it with missiles." He demanded an urgent emergency meeting of the Security Council.

Colombia, which recently joined the Security Council, said it would initiate defense protocols at its border with its neighbor.

Preceding Events

The alleged attacks come after a months-long pressure campaign by the United States against the Venezuelan regime. Since last summer, authorities reported a substantial US military buildup off Venezuela's Caribbean coast and a number of strikes on boats accused of drug trafficking.

The government has declared "a state of emergency" and ordered all defense measures to be implemented. It has also urged its supporters to protest and "repudiate this external aggression."

American officials and the Pentagon have not promptly responded to inquiries for a statement regarding the reports.