Venezuela says US carried out strikes on Caracas

Venezuela's government accused the United States of carrying out strikes on Caracas and said both military and civilian areas were hit; explosions were heard around the capital.

Venezuela's government said the United States carried out strikes on Caracas on Saturday. The statement said the strikes hit both military and civilian areas and called on all social and political forces to reject the reported attacks. Explosions were reported around the capital early on Saturday. Known details: - The Venezuelan government issued a statement accusing the United States of carrying out strikes that it said hit military and civilian areas. - Explosions were heard around Caracas early on Saturday, according to the report. - The statement called on "all social and political forces" to reject the reported attacks. - Business Insider contacted the White House and the Pentagon for comment. Summary: Venezuela has publicly accused the United States of striking Caracas and reported explosions were heard around the capital. Undetermined at this time.