Venezuelan authorities confirmed on Tuesday that security forces fired warning shots at an unauthorized drone near the presidential palace in Caracas, emphasizing there was no armed confrontation during the incident. The episode occurred yesterday afternoon local time, with a CGTN correspondent capturing exclusive footage of the immediate aftermath on nearby streets.
The Ministry of Communication stated the drone triggered standard security protocols when it entered restricted airspace. "Protective measures were activated according to established procedures," officials said in a release, adding that "the situation was swiftly normalized without any escalation."
While social media circulated unverified claims of disturbances, the ministry assured residents and international observers that national stability remains intact. Daily activities across Venezuela continued uninterrupted following the incident.
