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Venezuela Claims US Strike Left 100 Dead | DW News

Venezuela Claims US Strike Left 100 Dead | DW News

A recent military action initiated by the United States ⁣on January⁢ 3rd in Venezuela has resulted in significant casualties and the apprehension ​of key Venezuelan figures, including Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia flores. As reported⁤ on January ‌7th, 2026, Venezuelan Interior Minister⁣ Diosdado Cabello stated the operation led to approximately 100 fatalities‌ and a comparable ⁢number ⁤of injuries.

“As of now, and I emphasize as of now, we have recorded 100 deaths and a ⁣similar number of wounded,” Cabello ‍declared ‌during ⁢his weekly ‌program, “Con el mazo dando.” “The​ attack against our nation is truly devastating.”

Cabello emphasized that this terrible event tragically‍ claimed ‍the lives of ‌individuals uninvolved in any conflict,⁣ specifically mentioning civilians,‌ including women at home, who were sadly struck‍ by⁣ the impact of ‍powerful bombs​ deployed against⁢ Venezuela.

In response, the Interior Minister dedicated his program⁣ to the noble ​and valiant peopel ​of⁢ Venezuela, honoring those he described as martyrs and fallen heroes of the U.S.-led military operation.

The Aftermath of Military ‌Actions

Cabello detailed the losses suffered⁤ by Venezuelan forces, Cuban military personnel stationed in‍ Venezuela, law enforcement officials,⁤ and civilians⁤ caught in the crossfire. He also extended his condolences to President Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

on Tuesday, the ‍Bolivarian National Armed forces (FANB) held ‍a funeral service to commemorate 24 soldiers who ​perished during the U.S. ⁤attacks​ targeting various locations in Caracas and neighboring states.

Prior to this, Attorney General‍ Tarek william Saab announced ⁤the assignment of ​three public prosecutors ⁤to investigate what he characterized as dozens of deaths, encompassing ‌both civilian and⁢ military personnel, with ongoing efforts to determine the full extent⁤ of the casualties.

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The Cuban ‍government reported on ⁣Sunday that 32⁢ of its military personnel ‌stationed in Venezuela died during combative ⁣actions stemming from the operation ‌authorized by the Trump Governance, which also inflicted substantial damage to official buildings and nearby‍ residences.

Casualty Group Reported Deaths (Jan 7, 2026)
Venezuelan ‌Civilians Included ⁤in ​100 total fatalities
Venezuelan Military 24 confirmed (as⁤ of Tuesday) + “dozens” under inquiry
Cuban⁢ Military Personnel

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