Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, witnessed multiple explosions on early Saturday, leaving parts of the city, including southern areas, without electricity. Venezuela’s government has declared a state of emergency after accusing the United States of carrying out military aggression for the explosions. According to US sources, the strikes were ordered by the United States President Donald Trump, targeting military installations in the country.
It is learnt that at least seven consecutive blasts occurred, with low-flying aircraft also spotted or heard in the country’s capital. The first blast was recorded at around 2 a.m. local time (1 a.m. ET).
Eyewitnesses said one of the explosions was so intense that it shook window panes several kilometres away.
The Venezuelan government has yet to issue an official comment on the matter.
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US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned of action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela and has indicated that further strikes could occur soon.
In late December 2025, Trump said the US had struck a docking area allegedly used by drug cartels. This was the first known US land attack on Venezuelan soil. US forces have also carried out dozens of strikes on boats in both the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific since early September 2025.
The Trump administration has provided limited evidence to support claims that the targeted boats were linked to drug cartel networks. The campaign has killed more than 100 people in over 30 strikes, according to US military announcements.
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