CARACAS Venezuela Early Saturday morning residents across Venezuelas capital reported a series of loud explosions and the sound of low flying aircraft sparking widespread alarm and uncertainty as of 2:25 AM local time on Jan 3 2026 .
Eyewitnesses described at least seven distinct blasts beginning around 200 AM accompanied by unidentified aircraft flying overhead People in multiple neighborhoods rushed into the streets with some reporting plumes of smoke visible over parts of the city AP News
Officials have not yet released a comprehensive explanation for the explosions and no immediate government statement confirming the cause has been issued AP News
Power Outages Military Zones and Speculation
Local reports indicate portions of southern Caracas experienced power outages following the sounds of the blasts Some accounts also point to activity around military sites though details remain unverified Yahoo News
Analysts and residents are speculating on the origin of the booms with erroneous social media claims circulating about foreign air strikes or military actions None of those claims have been confirmed by major news agencies or official sources.
Context Heightened Regional Tensions
The incident comes amid ongoing tensions between Venezuela and the United States including recent US military operations targeting vessels suspected of involvement in narcotics trafficking a factor that has contributed to strained relations AP News
While the current explosions have not been linked to any specific international military action the broader geopolitical backdrop has raised concerns among observers about escalation risks
Ongoing Developments
At this hour Venezuelan authorities have yet to address the explosion reports publicly and no verified casualty figures have been released Emergency services and media outlets continue to gather information and further updates are expected as more details emerge.
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