Just three days ago, on January 3, residents near Fuerte Tiuna—Caracas's massive military complex—woke up to chaos. Paulina Moreno, who lives a few blocks away, describes a night straight out of an action movie. 🎥💥
"I first heard a low hum that quickly turned into a deafening buzz," Paulina tells CGTN. "Then came blinding flashes and one explosion after another. It felt like the walls were shaking, and seconds later, gunshots rang out."
Suddenly, the power went out. Phones died, lights vanished, and the building plunged into darkness. In the eerie silence that followed, panic set in. Families grabbed kids and grandparents, rushing down narrow stairwells, not knowing what to expect. 🚶♀️🚶♂️
Children clung to their parents, eyes wide with fear, while elders leaned on neighbors for support. Outside, people huddled in doorways, scanning the sky for more flashes. For many, it was a stark reminder of how global politics can hit home—literally.
Paulina says local volunteers quickly sprang into action, sharing water, flashlights, and first-aid kits. "In the midst of fear, we saw kindness," she adds. ❤️
As Caracas rebuilds its sense of calm, stories like Paulina's highlight the resilience of communities under pressure. For now, she's focusing on staying connected—literally and emotionally—with neighbors who became lifelines that night.
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Resident recounts panic after U.S. strike on Fuerte Tiuna in Caracas
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