On Saturday, January 3, 2026, U.S. officials confirmed that President Donald Trump has ordered airstrikes on military facilities in Venezuela. The airstrikes target various sites across the country, marking a significant escalation in U.S. military involvement in the region.
This decision comes amid ongoing tensions between the United States and the Venezuelan government. The specific locations of the airstrikes have not been disclosed. Further details regarding the operation and its objectives remain limited at this time.
In related developments, the U.S. Air Force has recently disabled virtually all flight tracking transponders, resulting in no flights being visible on FlightRadar24. This action may have implications for air traffic monitoring in the context of military operations.
As the situation unfolds, additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
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