🚨 Breaking: At least 40 people—civilians and military personnel—were killed in US airstrikes on Venezuela's capital and nearby states early on Saturday, Jan 3, 2026.
Video verified by The New York Times shows thick smoke and repeated explosions around La Carlota Airport. In Catia La Mar, a three-story apartment block was hit, killing at least one elderly woman and wounding others.
Other strikes targeted military sites in Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira along Venezuela's Caribbean coast. Vice President Delcy Rodriguez confirmed civilian and military casualties but didn't share exact numbers.
The operation aimed to capture President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, who are now in custody in New York. President Donald Trump told Fox News some US personnel were injured, one aircraft was damaged, but no American troops died.
For young people across South and Southeast Asia, this highlights how global politics can have real human impact and spark conversations about sovereignty, human rights, and international intervention. 🌍😔
Stay tuned for updates as the situation develops.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
