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Everything we know about US strikes on Venezuela
The US has carried out a "large-scale strike" against Venezuela, and its leader, Nicolas Maduro, has been flown out of the country with his wife.
The strikes mark a dramatic escalation after months of tension between the two countries and a US military build-up in the region. This is what we know so far.
Where and when did the US strike? Several explosions rang out in Caracas, Venezuela's capital, early on Saturday, as low-flying aircraft swept over the city. Witnesses reported smoke rising from the hangar of a military base in Caracas.
Read more:Why Trump's removal of Maduro is unprecedentedHow did we get to this point?US strikes Venezuela: Follow latest The explosions in Caracas sent people rushing into the streets, while others posted videos of the blasts on social media. The strikes, which lasted about 30 minutes, also hit the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira, according to the Venezuelan government.
With an emergency order, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibited US flights over Venezuela over a "potentially hazardous situation.
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