BREAKING: "We Hit Them Very Hard": Trump Announces Strike on Venezuela

Published on December 29, 2025
Duration: 11:25

This video details a significant escalation in US operations against Venezuela, shifting from maritime interdiction to kinetic strikes on onshore facilities. The speaker, identified as a former Marine, analyzes the strategic implications of 'Operation Southern Spear,' highlighting the involvement of elite units like Navy SEALs and Delta Force, alongside a substantial naval buildup. The strikes are framed as targeting narco-terrorism and the Maduro regime's revenue streams, drawing parallels to historical US interventions.

Quick Summary

US operations against Venezuela have escalated with kinetic strikes on onshore facilities, part of 'Operation Southern Spear.' This multi-service effort, involving elite units and significant naval assets like the USS Gerald R. Ford, targets narco-terrorism and the Maduro regime's revenue, drawing parallels to historical interventions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00US Strikes Announced in Venezuela
  2. 01:16Operation Southern Spear Context
  3. 02:39Details of Facility Strike
  4. 03:43Military Assets and Special Operations
  5. 05:09Operational Statistics
  6. 08:19Historical Precedent and Escalation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Operation Southern Spear?

Operation Southern Spear is a US military operation involving the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Air Force targeting drug smuggling routes and communication infrastructure in Venezuela. It represents a shift towards onshore kinetic strikes against facilities.

What facility was struck in Venezuela?

President Trump announced a strike on a 'big facility' or plant used for loading drug-running boats in Zulia state, Venezuela. Social media reports indicated a massive explosion on Christmas Eve.

Which US military assets are involved in the Venezuela operations?

The operations involve elite units like Navy SEALs and Delta Force, supported by a significant naval buildup including the USS Gerald R. Ford, USS Iwo Jima, USS Gravely, and thousands of Marines in the Caribbean.

What is the stated justification for the US strikes in Venezuela?

The White House justifies these actions as targeting narco-terrorism and disrupting the revenue streams of the Maduro regime. Since September, numerous strikes have been conducted on vessels.

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