Satellite imagery released following U.S. military operations on January 3 shows visible damage to parts of Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela’s largest military complex located in Caracas. The images provide before-and-after aerial views, highlighting structural changes consistent with precision airstrikes carried out during the early morning hours.

Fuerte Tiuna is a strategic hub for Venezuela’s armed forces and houses command facilities, armored units, and government offices. Analysts reviewing the imagery note damage to specific sections of the compound, while other areas appear intact, suggesting a targeted operation rather than a broad-area bombardment.

The strikes occurred amid a dramatic escalation in U.S.–Venezuela relations, following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. In public remarks, President Trump stated that the United States would “run the country” temporarily while a political transition is determined, signaling an unprecedented level of U.S. involvement in Venezuelan governance.

The Pentagon has not released detailed targeting information, citing operational security. International reaction remains divided, with some governments calling for restraint and others urging rapid clarification of the transition framework and civilian protections.