- The United States carried out strikes on multiple Venezuelan military sites, including air bases in Caracas, Fort Tiuna, Higuerote Airport, Isla Margarita, and the port of La Guaira.
- The targeted facilities support Venezuela’s air operations, logistics, and command presence near the capital, with no official damage assessments released.
The United States carried out strikes on multiple Venezuelan military and infrastructure targets on Friday, including air bases and port facilities in and around Caracas, according to local reports.
Confirmed targets included Isla Margarita near La Guaira, Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base in Caracas, the port at La Guaira, El Libertador Air Base, Fort Tiuna, and Higuerote Airport.
The strikes were described as coordinated actions against facilities tied to Venezuela’s air operations, logistics, and command presence.
Local reports said the attacks focused on airfields and port infrastructure used by Venezuela’s armed forces, with impacts recorded at runways, aircraft parking areas, and adjacent military zones. The Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base, located within the Caracas metropolitan area, is one of the country’s primary air installations and supports fixed-wing and rotary aviation units.
El Libertador Air Base, another key facility, has historically supported Venezuelan Air Force operations and logistics. Fort Tiuna, a major military complex in Caracas, houses command elements and units linked to internal security and defense administration. The port at La Guaira is a critical maritime hub supporting military and government logistics near the capital.
Isla Margarita near La Guaira and Higuerote Airport were also listed among the confirmed targets. Higuerote Airport has been used as base for long-range air defense system, while the coastal and island facilities provide access points for maritime and air movement along Venezuela’s central coastline.
According to the reports, the strikes were conducted as part of a broader campaign aimed at degrading Venezuela’s ability to operate military aircraft, move forces, and sustain logistics near the capital. No official figures were released regarding aircraft losses, casualties, or the extent of damage at each site.
There was no immediate statement from Venezuelan authorities detailing the condition of the facilities or confirming damage assessments. Security forces were reported to have increased presence around government and military sites following the strikes, while civilian movement was restricted in some areas.
The facilities targeted are central to Venezuela’s air and coastal defense posture. Air bases around Caracas support fighter, transport, and helicopter units, while the port at La Guaira links the capital to maritime supply routes. Fort Tiuna functions as a core military and administrative complex for the armed forces.