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US President Trump Announces Military Strike on Venezuelan Drug Loading Facility Amid Escalating Counter-Narcotics Operations

According to President Trump, the operation targeted a dock area utilized for equipping vessels with narcotics, leading to a substantial explosion at the site.

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Dec 29, 2025
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VENEZUELA — U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed during a radio interview that American forces executed a strike against a major drug boat loading facility within Venezuelan territory.

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According to President Trump, the operation targeted a dock area utilized for equipping vessels with narcotics, leading to a substantial explosion at the site.

This action signifies a potential expansion from maritime-focused interdictions to direct engagements on land. The announcement lacks specifics regarding the precise location or execution method.

The President’s account positioned the strike as occurring two nights prior to the interview, emphasizing its role in disrupting illicit activities originating from Venezuela. This fits within broader U.S. strategies to counter transnational drug networks associated with Venezuelan leadership.

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U.S. Southern Command has affirmed its involvement in safeguarding national interests through precise measures against entities engaged in narcotics trafficking, including assets deployed under Operation Southern Spear. Nevertheless, the command’s statements address broad regional efforts without mentioning any terrestrial operation in Venezuela.

Representatives from the Department of Defense, the White House, and the Central Intelligence Agency have withheld confirmation or supplementary details concerning the assertion. This restraint from operational authorities necessitates further substantiation via established military avenues. Publicly available information does not include assessments of damage, casualties, or visual documentation.

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