网络流传图片显示,委内瑞拉军队进行防空射击。
网络流传图片显示,委内瑞拉军队进行防空射击。

Gunshots Heard in Venezuelan Capital; Eyewitnesses Say Drones Flew Over Presidential Palace and Caused Incident

Published at Jan 06, 2026 11:43 am
Gunshots were heard near the presidential palace in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, on the 5th.

Eyewitnesses said that around 8 p.m., a group of drones flew over Miraflores Palace in downtown Caracas, triggering the activation of air defense systems. After a few minutes, the systems stopped, and police patrols were seen on the streets.

It is understood that the military conducted anti-aircraft fire. Tanks were also deployed by the armed forces in response, and the situation is now under control.

The incident occurred just a few hours after Vice President Rodríguez was sworn in as acting president.

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