Explosions echoed through the city after an air strike on Caracas

(Patria) - Multiple explosions echoed through Venezuela's capital, Caracas.

A CNN crew witnessed several explosions early Saturday in Caracas and reported that some parts of the city lost power. The first explosion was recorded around 1:50 AM local time.

- One was so strong that my window shook after it - said CNN correspondent Osmary Hernandez.

Several parts of the city lost power, and CNN journalists in Venezuela's capital could hear the sound of planes after the explosions. DW reports that the southern part of the city, near a large military base, was without power.

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned that the US is preparing for new actions against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela and that ground strikes will begin "soon".

🚨🇻🇪 Caracas en este momento
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In October, Trump stated that he had authorized the CIA to act within Venezuela to curb illegal flows of migrants and drugs from the South American nation.
AP reports that at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard on Saturday around two in the morning local time.

People in various neighborhoods rushed into the streets.

Social media reports state that Su-30MKV fighters of the Venezuelan Air Force received an alert to intercept US aircraft and helicopters. Venezuelan armored vehicles were spotted on the streets near the Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas.