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riversedge

(81,565 posts)
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 02:55 AM Jan 2026

BREAKING: Massive U.S. airstrikes against military targets in Caracas, Venezuela. Dozens of U.S. helicopters are flyin



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BREAKING:

Massive U.S. airstrikes against military targets in Caracas, Venezuela.

Dozens of U.S. helicopters are flying above the Venezuelan capital city.


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BREAKING: Massive U.S. airstrikes against military targets in Caracas, Venezuela. Dozens of U.S. helicopters are flyin (Original Post) riversedge Jan 2026 OP
, dozens of American helicopters are now flying above Caracas. riversedge Jan 2026 #1
Photos: Explosions echo through the capital, the power is out in parts of the city, and U.S. helicopters are flying low. riversedge Jan 2026 #2
Cadet Bonespurs sure likes playing war Skittles Jan 2026 #3
yet Trump calls himself the Peace President!! riversedge Jan 2026 #6
yes where IS that Nobel Peace Prize??? Skittles Jan 2026 #18
Those helicopters aren't even for bombing Diraven Jan 2026 #16
The Higuerote Airport, east of Caracas, has been struck as part of the ongoing U.S. military operation. Secondary explos riversedge Jan 2026 #4
The asshole finally has his war dalton99a Jan 2026 #5
By tomorrow it will be "un-American" to criticize Trump Diraven Jan 2026 #7
There will be no "coalition of the willing" this time DFW Jan 2026 #13
+1. "Are you with me or are you with the drug cartel?" dalton99a Jan 2026 #14
Chump's Blitzkreig! BidenRocks Jan 2026 #8
Blasts witnessed across Venezuelan capital amid US campaign targeting drug cartel PufPuf23 Jan 2026 #9
"targeting drug cartel"... that's rich. nt. druidity33 Jan 2026 #34
THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS AZ8theist Jan 2026 #10
Anything to distract from the fact he raped children. n/t flvegan Jan 2026 #11
+1. dalton99a Jan 2026 #15
Isn't congress orangecrush Jan 2026 #12
And where's our military leaders refusing illegal orders? KS Toronado Jan 2026 #39
Yeah so much for that orangecrush Jan 2026 #41
Fuck Trump. Solly Mack Jan 2026 #17
Demonstrations tomorrow. Martial Law by Sunday. BurnDoubt Jan 2026 #19
What is wrong with the goddam Republicans? GoodRaisin Jan 2026 #20
There is no doubt. This is an act of war. StoolPigeon Jan 2026 #21
Post removed Post removed Jan 2026 #22
Get another hobby. C Moon Jan 2026 #23
Right-wing shit stirring is a full time job for some of these fools. Emile Jan 2026 #36
Fucking war criminal! SunSeeker Jan 2026 #24
This is going to go really bad worldwide moniss Jan 2026 #25
We are at war. James48 Jan 2026 #26
DON'T FORGET tRump's recent pardon of one of the largest drug traffickers in history groundloop Jan 2026 #27
The MAGA "Prince of Peace" - Their "chosen one" sent by God. B.See Jan 2026 #28
Looks like it's been a very succesful Rowok Jan 2026 #29
Success is a matter of opinion. Emile Jan 2026 #32
This is a war crime obamanut2012 Jan 2026 #33
U.S. military deaths have not been disclosed. The situation is ongoing, and Emile Jan 2026 #35
And to take Epstien off the front page for a wekend Torchlight Jan 2026 #38
THAT is the measure of success. nt eppur_se_muova Jan 2026 #43
Oh? KS Toronado Jan 2026 #40
So do you support this action? GP6971 Jan 2026 #42
How did Stephen Miller get an account on DU ? nt eppur_se_muova Jan 2026 #44
So you think this was just peachy? John Dillenger was very succesful in robbing banks, quickly struck to ... marble falls Jan 2026 #45
Welcome to du. Emile Jan 2026 #46
Third degree. marble falls Jan 2026 #48
Where is Congress?.? James48 Jan 2026 #30
Congress, probably still on vacation. Emile Jan 2026 #37
It's run by Republicans and Republicans support Trump wholeheartedly. W_HAMILTON Jan 2026 #47
WE kidnapped Maduro and his wife. James48 Jan 2026 #31
K&R CountAllVotes Jan 2026 #49

riversedge

(81,565 posts)
1. , dozens of American helicopters are now flying above Caracas.
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 03:00 AM
Jan 2026




Visegrád 24
@visegrad24
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BREAKING:

The U.S. has launched an attack against Venezuela.

Apart from massive airstrikes against military targets, dozens of American helicopters are now flying above Caracas.


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riversedge

(81,565 posts)
2. Photos: Explosions echo through the capital, the power is out in parts of the city, and U.S. helicopters are flying low.
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 03:02 AM
Jan 2026


Caracas is under fire. Multiple U.S. strikes have hit key military sites: Fuerte Tiuna, La Carlota airbase, and a communications center in El Hatillo, all under Maduro’s control. Explosions echo through the capital, the power is out in parts of the city, and U.S. helicopters are flying low. Fires also rage near La Guaira.


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Diraven

(1,952 posts)
16. Those helicopters aren't even for bombing
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 03:44 AM
Jan 2026

Those are Chinooks for deploying Special Forces. It literally is an invasion now.

riversedge

(81,565 posts)
4. The Higuerote Airport, east of Caracas, has been struck as part of the ongoing U.S. military operation. Secondary explos
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 03:04 AM
Jan 2026


The Higuerote Airport, east of Caracas, has been struck as part of the ongoing U.S. military operation. Secondary explosions are clearly visible.

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Diraven

(1,952 posts)
7. By tomorrow it will be "un-American" to criticize Trump
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 03:18 AM
Jan 2026

Same thing happened when we invaded Iraq.

DFW

(60,461 posts)
13. There will be no "coalition of the willing" this time
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 03:41 AM
Jan 2026

There will only be a coalition of former allies of the USA.

PufPuf23

(9,961 posts)
9. Blasts witnessed across Venezuelan capital amid US campaign targeting drug cartel
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 03:20 AM
Jan 2026
Live Update arrow right icon From the Liveblog of Saturday, January 3, 2026

Footage shows explosions around the Venezuelan capital Caracas, and the southern area of the city, near a major military base, is without electricity.

Low-flying aircraft are heard over the city.

The explosions come as US President Donald Trump, who has deployed a navy task force to the Caribbean, has raised the possibility of ground strikes against Venezuela.

The Trump administration has accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of heading a drug cartel and says it is cracking down on trafficking, but the leftist leader denies any involvement in the narcotics trade, saying the US seeks a coup because Venezuela has the largest known reserves of oil on Earth.

more at: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/blasts-witnessed-across-venezuelan-capital-amid-us-campaign-targeting-drug-cartel/

AZ8theist

(7,643 posts)
10. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 03:23 AM
Jan 2026

Imagine putting our soldiers in harms way just to distract from your child rape allegations!!

Meanwhile, the Reich Wing just sits by not saying a word.
He needs to be stopped, by whatever means necessary.

StoolPigeon

(278 posts)
21. There is no doubt. This is an act of war.
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 04:11 AM
Jan 2026

He has unilaterally and unconstitutionally declared war against Venezuela. Do not be surprised if the next bombs land in New York.

Response to StoolPigeon (Reply #21)

moniss

(9,150 posts)
25. This is going to go really bad worldwide
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 05:02 AM
Jan 2026

because it clearly shows that Crumb the 1st feels he can do anything to any country he disagrees with or doesn't give him what he wants. He demanded their oil and they said no. So he demands regime change. Naked military attacks to take natural resources is the message other countries will and should take from this.

A great many countries had better quickly rethink their alliances and it would be a wise country that told the US to remove all military bases and personnel immediately. Obviously having our military in their country simply means it makes them a host for US military aggression against themselves or as a base of operations for attacks against countries friendly to them but not compliant with the extortion demands of this crook at a future point on the whim or demand of this lunatic.

groundloop

(13,916 posts)
27. DON'T FORGET tRump's recent pardon of one of the largest drug traffickers in history
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 05:09 AM
Jan 2026

When your MAGAT family and neighbors attempt to justify starting a war with Venezuela, allegedly because of drug activity in that country, be sure to remind them that tRump pardoned the ex-President of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, who was serving a 45 year sentence for drug trafficking.

B.See

(8,875 posts)
28. The MAGA "Prince of Peace" - Their "chosen one" sent by God.
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 05:12 AM
Jan 2026

Maybe his "proud" MAGAT para-military "boys" who spent years dressing up prepping and crawling thru local woods because, Obama/Hillary/Biden/Democrats, will ante-up, put on big boy britches, and go fight TRUMP'S WARS in Venezuela, Iran, etc. etc.

Oh wait. I forgot.

They're too busy chasing crop pickers through fields, snatching children from the arms of women, and parading them through American city streets in zip-ties.

Emile

(43,290 posts)
32. Success is a matter of opinion.
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 06:41 AM
Jan 2026

Last edited Sat Jan 3, 2026, 08:17 AM - Edit history (1)

Success for US oil companies?

Emile

(43,290 posts)
35. U.S. military deaths have not been disclosed. The situation is ongoing, and
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 07:48 AM
Jan 2026

casualty figures may change as events develop.

marble falls

(72,546 posts)
45. So you think this was just peachy? John Dillenger was very succesful in robbing banks, quickly struck to ...
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 06:39 PM
Jan 2026

... take out bank leadership, too.

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