Venezuela rocked by explosions; Russia condemns 'US attack' as international law violation
Rest Of World
N
News1803-01-2026, 16:12

Venezuela rocked by explosions; Russia condemns 'US attack' as international law violation

  • Multiple powerful explosions hit Caracas, Venezuela, early Saturday, causing widespread panic and security alerts.
  • Russia strongly condemned the incident, labeling it a "violation of international laws" and implying US involvement.
  • Speculation points to a US attack, with sirens, tank patrols, and power outages reported across the capital.
  • The US has closed Venezuelan airspace to its aircraft, following prior warnings on drug trafficking and potential ground action.
  • Venezuelan government has not issued an official statement; cause of explosions remains unclear amidst heightened tension.

Why It Matters: Explosions in Caracas spark panic and Russian condemnation, with US involvement speculated amid rising tensions.

More like this

Loading more articles...