Venezuela's capital, Caracas, and three other states experienced explosions and aircraft activity, which authorities described as a "serious military aggression" by the United States. President Nicolas Maduro declared a national emergency, condemning the alleged US assault as a violation of international law and urging citizens to mobilize. In contrast, US President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Maduro and his wife had been captured and flown out of the country. The incident prompts an examination of Venezuela's military capabilities against the US.