U.S. paratroopers land in Caracas, Venezuela, urban combat breaks out
U.S. paratroopers landed in the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, and local media reported that street battles have already begun. There are also U.S. Marine activities on the northern Caribbean islands.
Urban combat broke out in Caracas, and the Venezuelan army is resisting the U.S. paratroopers, with continuous gunfire from automatic weapons on the streets. Fighting also occurred on the island of Margarita in the Caribbean Sea, where U.S. Marines landed. Armored vehicles of the Venezuelan Army appeared near President Maduro's palace. As of now, neither side has issued an official statement.
The airspace of Venezuela has been closed, commercial airliners are flying around the country, and only U.S. fighter jets and helicopters can be seen in the air. Unconfirmed reports say that a Venezuelan Su-30MKV fighter jet had taken off to intercept. According to local media reports, the first wave of U.S. strikes targeted the air defense system and bases equipped with air forces, so it may have already paralyzed some of the country's combat aircraft.
Fires continue to spread in several places in Caracas, the southern part of the city is in darkness, and the entire city lost power after the oil refinery was attacked.
Tension between the United States and Venezuela
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