The US conducted a rapid special military operation lasting approximately 30 minutes, 1,352 miles from the mainland United States, which was successfully completed without the loss of any American lives.
Initially, Venezuelan radar and air defense systems were reported to have been subjected to cyberattacks, as well as ground-based drone attacks.
This was likely the same pattern used to attack Iran’s air defense system on the first day of the US-Israeli war against Iran. The possibility of internal sabotage cannot be ruled out. The primary goal of this set of measures is to disrupt and disable key elements of the system at the time of the attack. In the long term, the goal is to systematically disrupt the unified air defense system and break it up into its individual components.
It is clear that Venezuela’s air defense system is either disabled or simply not adequately monitored. There is no other explanation for its total inaction. A CIA source inside Venezuela helped track Maduro’s location using stealth drones, human intelligence, and a $50 million bounty.
U.S. Marine Corps F-35 fighter jets struck Venezuelan air bases after missile strikes on S-300V and Buk-M2 air defense installations, destroying aircraft on the ground, according to local reports.
Reports revealed that at least seven Venezuelan Air Force Su-30MK2V fighters were destroyed in support of a planned U.S. helicopter landing mission.
U.S. Marine Corps F-35 fighter jets have destroyed Venezuelan Air Force aircraft during precision strikes on air bases across Venezuela, according to local reports describing the operation.
The reports said the Marine Corps F-35s carried out targeted strikes on Venezuelan fighter bases shortly after missile strikes hit areas housing long-range air defense systems, including S-300V and Buk-M2 units, along with their ammunition depots.
The sequence of attacks was described as coordinated to suppress air defenses before engaging aircraft on the ground.
According to the same reports, the attacks had
Unconfirmed reports indicated that seven Su-30MK2V and F-16 fighter jets were destroyed. The aircraft posed a potential threat to a planned joint US air operation involving ground forces.
The reports linked the air campaign to preparations for a joint landing operation involving the US Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit.
The operation was described as relying on MH-47G and CH-53E helicopters to carry out ground missions aimed at seizing and destroying what were described as key military and civilian assets in Venezuela.
Local sources said the F-35 attacks were carried out in a way that prevented Venezuelan forces from reacting or landing fighter jets.
Reports said Venezuelan air units were unable to mount a response or launch fighter jets before the attacks were completed.
Carrier-based F/A-18 Hornet aircraft were also reported to be operating in support of the mission, providing cover for the airborne and helicopter forces involved in the operation.
No official numbers were given for the aircraft involved, and no confirmation was given on the scale of the escort mission.
The F-35 is a fifth-generation stealth fighter designed to penetrate protected airspace and conduct precision strikes against high-value targets.
Its role in the reported operation was described as focused on suppressing enemy air defenses and neutralizing aircraft before they could be used.
Previous reports had described US missile and air strikes on Venezuelan command centers, air defense installations, and government-linked facilities, indicating a broader campaign focused on degrading Venezuela’s ability to coordinate military operations and defend its airspace.
