WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States carried out an attack on Venezuelan territory, saying a “major facility” was destroyed at a location “where the ships come from.” Trump made the remarks during a radio interview with U.S. broadcaster WABC. No further details or evidence were provided by U.S. authorities.
According to U.S. officials quoted by The New York Times, the target was allegedly a drug-related facility in Venezuela. The officials did not elaborate, and no independent confirmation has been released. Venezuelan authorities have not issued any statement regarding the alleged strike.
Trump said the operation forms part of his broader campaign against drug trafficking originating from Venezuela. In recent weeks, he has claimed responsibility for the destruction of dozens of vessels in the Caribbean Sea that he says were transporting narcotics. Multiple media outlets report that at least 105 people have been killed during those operations.
Several images and videos circulating on social media platforms purport to show explosions and military activity in the Caribbean region. However, the authenticity and exact location of the footage have not been independently verified, and U.S. officials have not linked the images directly to the alleged strike.
The claims add to mounting tensions between Washington and Venezuela, as the United States intensifies its actions against suspected drug trafficking routes in and around the Caribbean. Regional governments, including Curaçao, are closely monitoring developments due to potential implications for regional security and maritime traffic.