It’s happening.
A series of explosions in Caracas and other cities in Venezuela signal the start of the US campaign against the socialist regime of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.
Low-flying aircraft could be heard, as well as air raid sirens.
Bright flashes could be seen in at least six locations, including Fort Tiuna army base and La Carlota Air Base, where power outages hit some neighborhoods.
MULTIPLE EXPLOSIONS REPORTED IN CARACAS, VENEZUELA
Residents across Caracas reported loud explosions, low-flying aircraft, and siren-like alarms in the early hours of January 3rd at 2:00 AM local time. Videos circulating on social media show flashes and smoke columns at… pic.twitter.com/32uUkcdKLC
— Crown Intelligence Group (@crownintelgroup) January 3, 2026
BREAKING: At least six large EXPLOSIONS have just occurred throughout Caracas, the capital of Venezuela
Unconfirmed reports of potential U.S. airstrikes targeting military infrastructure
President Trump may have just dropped the hammer. pic.twitter.com/R0iLgG9303
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 3, 2026
MOMENT airstrike HITS near Fort Tiuna in Caracas, Venezuela
Video: Rerum Novarum pic.twitter.com/gWSAp0Sx7K
— RT (@RT_com) January 3, 2026
AP reported:
“At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.
Venezuela’s government did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
People in various neighborhoods rushed to the streets. Some could be seen in the distance from various areas of Caracas.
This comes as the U.S. military has been targeting in recent days alleged drug-smuggling boats.
On Friday, Venezuela said it was open to negotiating an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking. The South American country’s President Nicolás Maduro also said the U.S. wants to force a government change in Venezuela and gain access to its vast oil reserves through the monthslong pressure campaign that began with a massive military deployment to the Caribbean Sea in August.”
BREAKING: Wide-angle footage of U.S. airstrikes in Caracas, Venezuela. pic.twitter.com/wXOrUI2Rhd
— Jackson Hinkle (@jacksonhinklle) January 3, 2026
UPDATE: Reuters reports that U.S. ground troops are currently active in and around Caracas, Venezuela. Other sources specify US Army Delta Force landing operations in Southern Caracas.
Secondary explosions at Higuerote airport.
Higuerote, Margarita and La Carlota airports have been bombed as well as Fuerte Tiuna military base.
They’re cornering Maduro right now, the US has the airspace controlled.
This looks like the US is looking to seize these bases and are either asking Maduro to turn himself in… pic.twitter.com/CMUKE9j33Z
— EduMock
(@EduMock) January 3, 2026
UPDATE (2): Local media reports that Nicolás Maduro is being evacuated from the Miraflores Palace in Caracas.
BREAKING:
U.S. helicopters are POUNDING the Venezuelan military complex Fuerte Tiuna in Caracas pic.twitter.com/l9jblj2O5a
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) January 3, 2026
CONFIRMED: U.S. military strikes against Venezuela are underway, officials confirm to Fox News.
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