Powerful explosions in Caracas, Venezuela: fires and smoke reported on social media, in the context of tensions with the USA

Around 02:00 (06:00 GMT) on Saturday, powerful explosions, accompanied by sounds similar to those produced by airplanes, shook Caracas. AFP reported that images of large fires and smoke appeared on social media, but the exact location of the explosions remains unclear, although they seem to have occurred in the south and east of the capital. The noises continued to be heard until 06:15 GMT. This incident occurs against the backdrop of rising tensions between Venezuela and the United States, with American President Donald Trump threatening ground attacks against the Maduro regime. Trump has accused Venezuela of drug trafficking, while Maduro denies the accusations and claims that the U.S. seeks to overthrow him to control Venezuela's oil reserves. The news is still developing.