Multiple explosions were reported across Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, in the early hours of Saturday, triggering fires, heavy smoke, and widespread alarm. Videos circulating on social media showed buildings ablaze, while loud blasts accompanied by sounds resembling low-flying aircraft were heard around 2:00 am local time.
The Venezuelan government described the incident as military aggression by the United States, declared a national emergency, and ordered mobilisation of defence forces. While US media outlets cited unnamed officials confirming American involvement, the White House and Pentagon have not issued formal statements. Several countries, including Colombia, Cuba and Iran, expressed concern as aviation authorities restricted airspace over Venezuela due to safety risks.
Key Takeaways on Venezuela–US Explosions
- Multiple explosions were reported in Caracas and other Venezuelan regions early Saturday
- Venezuela accused the United States of carrying out military strikes
- President Nicolás Maduro declared a national emergency and ordered mobilisation
- US media cited unnamed officials confirming American involvement
- The US Embassy warned citizens to shelter in place
- FAA closed Venezuelan airspace due to ongoing military activity
- Colombia, Cuba and Iran criticised the reported attacks
Explosions and Fires Reported Across Caracas
Multiple explosions were heard in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, in the early hours of Saturday, with fires and thick smoke visible across parts of the city. Videos shared on social media showed several buildings on fire, while a column of smoke rose into the night sky.
According to reports, loud explosions accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flyovers were heard around 2:00 am local time. An AFP report, citing its journalist, confirmed hearing explosions at approximately 2 am (0600 GMT).
Some unconfirmed reports and videos circulating online claimed that a massive explosion occurred near Higuerote Airport, located about 87 kilometres east of Caracas, in Miranda state. The cause and precise locations of the explosions were not immediately clear.
Government Confirms Attacks Across Multiple Regions
In a statement, Venezuela’s government said the attacks were not limited to Caracas. It confirmed that explosions were reported in the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira in addition to the capital.
Following the incidents, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared a national emergency and ordered all national defence plans to be implemented. The government also declared a “state of external disturbance.”
The statement urged supporters to take to the streets, calling on social and political forces to activate mobilisation plans and repudiate what it described as an imperialist attack.
Venezuela Blames United States for ‘Military Aggression’
Venezuela’s government accused the United States of carrying out military aggression against the country. In its statement, it alleged that the goal of the attack was for the United States to seize Venezuela’s oil and mineral resources.
“The United States will not succeed,” the government said, adding that the population must mobilise in response to the strikes.
President Maduro has consistently rejected allegations linking his government to criminal activity. He has said Washington is attempting to remove him from power to gain access to Venezuela’s large oil reserves and rare earth mineral resources.
US Media Report Trump Ordered Strikes
While official confirmation from Washington was awaited, US media outlets reported that American forces were involved in the strikes. CBS News and Fox News cited unnamed officials from the administration of Donald Trump as confirming US military involvement.
A CBS reporter said on X that Trump had ordered strikes on sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities. However, neither the White House nor the Pentagon issued an official statement responding to the explosions or to reports of aircraft over Caracas.
Trump has for weeks threatened land operations against drug cartels in the region and has deployed a US Navy task force to the Caribbean. On Monday, he said the United States had destroyed a docking area for alleged Venezuelan drug-running boats, which was viewed as the first land strike in the campaign.
US Embassy, FAA Issue Safety Warnings
The US Embassy in Venezuela, which has been closed since 2019, issued a warning on its website saying it was aware of reports of explosions in and around Caracas.
“US citizens in Venezuela should shelter in place,” the warning said.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also issued a “Notice to Airmen” shortly after 1 am on the US East Coast. It warned US commercial and private pilots that airspace over Venezuela and the nearby island nation of Curaçao was closed due to safety-of-flight risks associated with ongoing military activity.
The FAA later banned US commercial flights in Venezuelan airspace, citing continued military activity, according to the Associated Press.
International Reactions From Region and Beyond
Several countries reacted strongly to the developments in Venezuela. Iran condemned what it described as an American military attack on the country.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Venezuela had been attacked and called on the United Nations to meet immediately. He later said the Colombian government rejected any unilateral military action that could endanger civilians.
Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel criticised what he described as a criminal attack by the United States, calling on the international community to respond urgently.
US Lawmakers Raise Concerns
In one of the first reactions from US lawmakers, Senator Brian Schatz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, criticised the reported actions.
He said the United States had no vital national interests in Venezuela to justify war and questioned the lack of public explanation from the administration.
Why Venezuela–US Tensions Have Escalated
Tensions between Venezuela and the United States have intensified in recent months. Trump has accused the Maduro government of involvement in drug trafficking and has pushed for tougher sanctions and a blockade of Venezuelan oil.
US forces have carried out numerous strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean since September, targeting what Washington says are drug smugglers. Maduro has denied these allegations and said the United States is seeking regime change due to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.
A Region on Edge Amid Unanswered Questions
The explosions in Caracas have heightened regional and global concerns as official confirmations remain limited. With airspace closed, citizens warned to shelter in place, and multiple governments responding diplomatically, uncertainty continues over the full scope and consequences of the reported strikes. As investigations continue and responses evolve, the situation underscores the fragile state of relations between Venezuela and the United States, with broader implications for regional stability and international diplomacy.
Spiritual Insight Amid Global Conflict
The developments in Venezuela once again highlight how conflict, fear, and aggression continue to dominate human affairs in the absence of complete spiritual understanding. When nations, leaders, or societies view one another as enemies, it reflects a deeper lack of Tatvagyan, true spiritual knowledge, that teaches the purpose of all human beings. In the absence of this understanding, competition over land, resources, power, and influence often turns into confrontation, whether between individuals or states.
Spiritual teachings emphasise that all souls are children of the same Supreme Power and that the ultimate goal of human life is not dominance, but unity and liberation. According to the spiritual Knowledge propagated by Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, awareness of the soul, the Creator, and the true purpose of life brings clarity, restraint, and peace. Without such Knowledge, conflict remains a recurring reality, whereas spiritual wisdom offers a path toward harmony and a higher objective beyond material struggle.
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FAQs on Venezuela–US Explosions
1. What happened in Caracas on Saturday?
Multiple explosions were reported in Caracas early Saturday, with fires, smoke and aircraft-like sounds heard across the city.
2. Who does Venezuela blame for the explosions?
Venezuela accused the United States of carrying out military strikes targeting the country.
3. Did the US confirm the strikes?
US media cited unnamed officials confirming involvement, but the White House and Pentagon issued no formal statement.
4. What actions did Venezuela take after the blasts?
President Nicolás Maduro declared a national emergency and ordered mobilisation of defence forces.
5. Why was Venezuelan airspace closed?
The FAA closed airspace over Venezuela due to safety risks linked to ongoing military activity.
