Video: Exact Moment When US Bombed Venezuela, 7 Explosions Reported

At least seven explosions rocked Venezuela's capital, Caracas, around 2 AM local time on January 3, 2026, with low-flying aircraft heard and smoke rising from a military hangar and other installations, prompting President Nicolás Maduro to declare a national emergency and accuse the US of targeting civilian and military sites in multiple states. Civilians like construction worker Enrique described feeling multiple blasts and smelling creolin, rushing to the streets in shock, as the government condemned the "flagrant violation" of sovereignty, threatening international peace.

The FAA banned US flights over Venezuelan airspace, citing "ongoing military activity," while Venezuela claimed aggression for oil and minerals. The attacks come amid heightened US-Venezuela tensions, with Trump recently threatening action over drug trafficking and protests. Maduro's administration urged mobilization against "US aggression," while no immediate White House comment was available.