'Absolutely insane video': Trump admin's strikes on Venezuela caught on cam

Venezuela news: Loud explosions accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flyovers, were heard in Caracas around 2 am (0600 GMT) Saturday.

Updated on: Jan 3, 2026, 15:05:32 IST

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Screams and rising smoke were captured in videos of explosions that hit Venezuela capital Caracas in the early hours of Saturday, a development that comes amid country's tensions with the United States where President Donald Trump recently warned of ground strikes over drug trafficking.

Smoke raises at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday (AP)

While there was no word from the US on the explosions initially, President Donald Trump later confirmed his administration having carried out large-scale strikes and capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Madura along with his wife. Track Venezuela-US tensions LIVE updates here

Loud explosions were accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flyovers, and were heard in Caracas around 2 am (0600 GMT) Saturday, an AFP news agency report mentioned, citing its journalist.

‘Insane video’: Venezuela explosions caught on cam

Unconfirmed visuals surfaced on social media, purportedly capturing the moment the explosions struck Venezuela capital. One such video claimed to have captured large explosions at Higuerote Airport, about 87 km (54 mi) east of Caracas.

The massive explosions sparked reactions on social media. One user wrote, “Wow. Absolutely insane video”.

“The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, hours after first reports of the explosions.

US President Donald Trump, who has deployed a navy task force to the Caribbean, recently raised the possibility of ground strikes against Venezuela.

Sounds of explosions were still being heard around 2:15 am, although their exact location was unclear. The attack is the first known land strike on Venezuelan soil.

For weeks, Donald Trump has threatened ground strikes on drug cartels in the region, saying they would start “soon”.

People in various neighborhoods reportedly rushed to the streets. Some could be seen in the distance from various areas of Caracas.

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