At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft have been heard in Venezuela’s capital Caracas in the early hours of this morning.
It comes amid Donald Trump’s escalating threats against the country’s leader Nicolas Maduro – although the cause of the blasts is yet to be confirmed.
The explosions are understood to have begun at 1.50am local time with one targeting Fort Tiona, where the Venezuelan ministry of defense is headquartered.
The southern area of the city, which is near a major military base, has been without electricity.
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Pictured: Pedestrians flee as blasts rock the city
