A Venezuelan senior official claimed that a US attack in the country resulted in the deaths of 40 people, including both civilians and military personnel. The attack reportedly took place early on Saturday, according to the official who spoke on condition of anonymity. US attack in Venezuela kills 40 and has raised concerns over the growing tensions between the two nations.
According to reports, American authorities have neither confirmed nor denied the number of casualties. US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that no American soldiers were killed during the operation, although several US troops were injured.
The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Coats, said during a press conference that US helicopters carried out the mission to remove President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. One helicopter was targeted but remained operational, and all American aircraft returned safely.
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Russian media reported that US forces targeted Venezuela’s defense headquarters and that President Maduro left the presidential palace during the attack. The US military reportedly conducted operations in Caracas and other locations to capture Maduro and transfer him to New York.
The situation continues to develop as international reactions unfold. US attack in Venezuela kills 40, highlighting the high-risk military operation and its impact on civilians and soldiers, while global attention remains focused on the unfolding crisis.
