Claims have emerged that US forces employed a highly advanced weapon during a recent operation in Venezuela, capturing global attention and raising significant concerns. Eyewitness accounts suggest that soldiers were incapacitated by a powerful sound-like force during an attempt to apprehend President Nicolas Maduro.
On Saturday, the White House press secretary shared an eyewitness account on social media, detailing how Venezuelan security personnel found themselves overwhelmed as US troops reportedly utilized cutting-edge technology. According to the guard, radar systems were suddenly disabled, leading to the deployment of numerous drones and leaving Venezuelan defenders in a state of disarray.
“We were on guard, but suddenly all our radar systems shut down without any explanation,” the guard recounted. “The next thing we saw were drones—lots of drones—flying over our positions. We didn’t know how to react.”
The report indicates that a modest contingent of US troops, numbering around 20 and supported by roughly eight helicopters, swiftly gained control of the situation despite their limited numbers. The guard described the American forces as technologically superior, stating, “They didn’t look like anything we’ve fought against before.”
The engagement was characterized by the guard as heavily skewed in favor of the US forces, who were noted for their rapid-fire capabilities. “We were hundreds, but we had no chance,” he said. “They were shooting with such precision and speed; it felt like each soldier was firing 300 rounds per minute.”
He vividly detailed an incident where an unidentified device was employed, producing debilitating physical effects. “At one point, they launched something; I can’t describe it. It was like a very intense sound wave. Suddenly, I felt like my head was exploding from the inside,” he recalled. The repercussions were severe, with the guard stating, “We all started bleeding from the nose. Some were vomiting blood. We fell to the ground, unable to move.”
The White House has not confirmed or denied these allegations following the account’s sharing, and Venezuela’s Interior Ministry reported significant casualties among its security forces during the operation. However, it remains unclear if any fatalities were linked to the purported weapon.
Experts have speculated that the effects described align closely with known directed energy weapons, which utilize focused energy like microwaves or lasers to incapacitate targets. A former US intelligence source noted that such systems have been in development for decades and can cause severe physical effects, including bleeding and pain.
Internationally, there have been concerns as well, with past accusations against China for using microwave technology in its conflicts. This latest incident has resonated deeply throughout Latin America, following recent comments from former President Donald Trump regarding Mexico’s conflicts with the US.
The Venezuelan guard’s remarks suggest that the impact of the raid could reverberate beyond national borders: “What happened here is going to change a lot of things, not just in Venezuela, but throughout the region.” His warning is clear for those contemplating opposition against the US: “They have no idea what they’re capable of. After what I saw, I never want to be on the other side of that again. They’re not to be messed with.”
This incident highlights the ongoing concerns regarding military advancements and their potential implications on international relations and regional stability. The conversation surrounding such capabilities continues to unfold, reflecting a shifting landscape where the balance of power is increasingly influenced by technological warfare.