It comes as the US military has been targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats.

UPDATE: President Trump ordered strikes on sites inside Venezuela early Saturday morning, U.S. officials told CBS News. Read more here. At least seven explosions were heard, along with low-flying ...

At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. It was not immediately clear what was behind the explosions.

US President Donald Trump has accused Venezuela of using oil revenues to fund an array of criminal activities, including drug trafficking and terrorism.

Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, was rocked by at least seven explosions around 2 a.m. local time Saturday, and sounds of low-flying aircraft were also heard, the Associated Press reported. It was not ...

The image shows a bird’s-eye view of an aircraft carrier with damaged and exploding fighter planes on its flight deck.

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — 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 ...

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At least 7 explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuela's capital, Caracas.

Venezuela US Smoke raises at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias ...

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. It was not immediately clear what was behind ...