from CNN
Gunfire was heard overnight near the Miraflores presidential palace in the Venezuelan capital Caracas — a city on edge with security services on heightened alert following the US attack and capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
Video verified by CNN shows anti-aircraft fire over Caracas amid reports of confusion between security units in the capital.
A Venezuelan ministry later said police had fired at drones that were “flying without permission” and that “no confrontation occurred.”
Here’s what we know:
- Reports of gunfire: One resident, who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity, said they heard gunfire close to Urdaneta Ave near the Miraflores presidential palace.
- Videos: Video verified by CNN shows anti-aircraft fire over the Caracas. In separate video verified by CNN audible gunfire could also be heard.
- What authorities said: Venezuela’s Ministry of Communication and Information said police fired at drones that were “flying without permission.” The ministry added that “no confrontation occurred.”
- A “misunderstanding”: Discussions between Maduro-linked paramilitary groups and heard by CNN indicate the gunfire was related to confusion between different security groups operating near the Miraflores presidential palace. A member of one of these groups can be heard calling for backup and that “several shots were heard.” Later, the speaker said that a drone flying in the area was fired upon by members of the Miraflores Police and palace security.
- What is the situation now? The Ministry of Communication and Information said “the entire country is completely calm,” though it did not say who might have been flying the drones. The paramilitary groups also indicated the situation was under control.
- What has the US said? A White House official told CNN they were closely tracking the reports of gunfire out of Venezuela, but noted that “the US is not involved.”
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