Newly obtained video footage from Fuerte Tiuna, a key military facility in Caracas, has exposed the devastating impact of recent U.S. airstrikes in Venezuela. The visuals, captured this week, show deep craters, scattered artillery shells, and widespread structural damage across the complex, underscoring the intensity of the attacks.
Venezuelan authorities condemned the strikes as "a blatant violation of sovereignty," with Defense Minister Vladímir Padrino López vowing to strengthen air defenses. Regional leaders from Brazil and Mexico have called for emergency UN Security Council talks, while analysts warn of escalating tensions in Latin America.
The Biden administration has not officially acknowledged the operation, though unnamed Pentagon sources suggest it targeted "perceived security threats." The footage emerges as global oil prices surge 8% this week amid concerns about Venezuela's petroleum infrastructure stability.
