The capital of Venezuela heard at least 7 explosions and the sound of low-flying planes.

Screenshots of a video allegedly showing an explosion in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas are circulating on social media platform "X". According to the Associated Press, on the early morning of January 3, multiple explosions were heard in various parts of Caracas, with low-flying planes also observed. The Venezuelan government, the White House, and the Department of Defense have not yet responded. Several videos circulating on social media claim to have been filmed in Caracas on that day. The videos show explosions in the distance. Venezuelan President Maduro stated on January 1 that Venezuela is ready to engage in serious dialogue with the United States on combating drug trafficking. For months, the U.S. has deployed a large number of naval and air forces in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela under the pretext of combating "drug terrorism," resulting in the sinking of approximately 30 vessels the U.S. claims are involved in drug trafficking, with over a hundred deaths. In December 2025, Maduro and U.S. President Trump confirmed that they had spoken on the phone. This article was reproduced from "Xinhua News Agency"; edited by GMTEight; translated by Yan Wencai.