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U.S. attack recorded on Venezuelans' cellphones.
Summary
Residents in Caracas and La Guaira recorded pre-dawn cellphone videos of strikes, and Venezuelan officials said the strikes targeted naval infrastructure and medical warehouses.
Content
Pre-dawn strikes occurred in parts of Caracas and the nearby port city of La Guaira, and residents recorded the events on their cellphones. Several of those videos were shared with reporters and verified by The New York Times. Venezuelan officials reported that the strikes hit naval infrastructure and medical warehouses near the port. U.S. authorities described the operation as involving a large air and drone presence.
Eyewitness and official accounts:
- Residents in Caracas and La Guaira posted cellphone videos showing low-flying aircraft and moments of explosions.
- The U.S. military described the operation as involving a large number of aircraft and drones.
- Venezuelan officials reported strikes on naval infrastructure and medical warehouses in the port area.
- Power outages and reports of blasts were reported, and some residents left their homes or filmed the scenes; later, people lined up at a few open supermarkets for basic supplies.
Summary:
The recorded footage and interviews offered immediate, on-the-ground views of the strikes and their effects on communities near the capital and the coast. Officials on both sides provided differing descriptions of the operation. Undetermined at this time.
Sources
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