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No planes in Venezuela airspace as US strikes trigger explosions across nation

Flight radar shows no planes over Venezuela as explosions rock nation after US strikes
  • Venezuelan airspace experienced a sudden absence of civilian and commercial aircraft early on Saturday, 3 January 2026.
  • Multiple explosions were reported across Caracas and other regions, with residents noting at least seven detonations around 2 a.m. local time.
  • Observations included low-flying aircraft and smoke visible near key military installations.
  • Flight-tracking data from Flightradar24 confirmed no identifiable air traffic above the country.
  • Trump confirmed US strikes on the capital Caracas via a Truth Social post, announcing a successful large-scale operation, with a press conference scheduled for further details.
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