At least seven explosions, low-flying aircraft, and one column of smoke have been seen in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, according to eye-witness reports.
The southern area of the capital, near a major military base, was also without electricity.
Venezuela’s government did not immediately reply to AP’s request for comment.
The cause and and precise locations of the disturbances were not immediately clear.
Update: US President Donald Trump says the US has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
It does appear that they have, as of a few minutes ago the article is now saying Venezuela’s government has accused the US and that a anonymous US official told Reuters the US was performing strikes in the country.