Venezuela alleges 40 deaths after an alleged US military operation, citing civilian and military casualties, while President Donald Trump denies US losses and calls the mission precise and successful. Reports claim Maduro’s detention and plans for temporary administration.
Trump Calls Venezuela Operation “Complex but Successful”
Caracas: Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela, Venezuela has for the first time claimed casualties in an alleged US military operation that took place early Saturday. According to The New York Times, a senior Venezuelan official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said at least 40 people were killed in the attack. The deceased are believed to include both military personnel and civilians. The Venezuelan government has described it as a direct attack on the country's sovereignty.
US President Donald Trump, speaking to a news channel, stated that there were no casualties on the US side in the operation and only a few soldiers were injured. Trump described it as a very complex but completely successful operation and praised the leadership and professionalism of the US military.
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According to Trump, fighter jets, helicopters, and other military resources were used in the operation and the operation was carried out with "extreme precision." He said that the lack of casualties in such a complex operation is a testament to the military's planning and training.
Reports also claim that during this operation, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were detained in the capital, Caracas, and taken out of the country. However, Venezuela has not yet provided detailed official confirmation of this claim.
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During a press conference in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump stated that the United States would temporarily assume administrative responsibility in Venezuela until a "safe and orderly transition of power." He described Maduro as a "dictator on the run," citing charges related to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, and stated that the trial would take place in a New York court.
This development is considered the most serious turning point in relations between the United States and Venezuela. The international community is closely watching the situation unfold and whether a diplomatic solution emerges.
