In the early hours of Saturday, residents in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, reported hearing at least seven explosions, according to various sources.

The Associated Press noted that around 2 a.m. local time, low-flying aircraft were observed navigating the skies over Caracas.

In response to these developments, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Notice to Air Missions at 1 a.m. EST on Saturday, restricting all U.S. aircraft from entering Venezuelan airspace at any altitude.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was seen attending a session at the National Assembly in Caracas on August 22, 2025. (Photo by Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images)

This situation unfolds amid ongoing U.S. military operations aimed at intercepting suspected drug-smuggling vessels in both the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Thursday that his government was open to negotiating an agreement with the United States after months of American military pressure targeting drug trafficking networks tied to his government.

The Associated Press Contributed to this report.

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