Venezuela Says 100 Died in US Military Operation
Venezuela’s Interior Minister has said that around 100 people were killed during a recent US military operation on Venezuelan territory. This is the first official casualty figure released by the Venezuelan government since the operation took place earlier this month. The minister said the deaths included members of the security forces and others present at sites targeted during the operation.
The claim has been made by Venezuelan authorities and has not been independently verified.
Details Shared by Venezuelan Officials
According to the government, several members of Venezuela’s armed forces were killed during the operation. Officials said some deaths occurred during direct confrontations, while others happened when facilities linked to the state’s security apparatus were struck. The interior ministry alleged that the operation involved coordinated air and ground actions and described it as a violation of Venezuelan sovereignty.
Authorities also said that foreign personnel allied with Venezuela were among those killed. However, no detailed breakdown between military and civilian casualties has been officially released so far.
International Reactions and Uncertainty
The United States has not confirmed the casualty figures cited by Venezuela. US officials have maintained that the operation was targeted and aimed at specific objectives, without providing details on fatalities. The differing accounts have added to uncertainty over the true scale of losses.
The incident has triggered strong reactions within Venezuela, including public statements condemning the attack and calls for international condemnation. Regional and global observers have urged restraint and transparency as more information emerges.
With no independent verification available, the full human cost of the operation remains unclear, and further details are expected in the coming days.
