Operation Absolute Resolve: US Military Mission to Capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Over 150 US military aircraft were involved in a mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, known as "Absolute Resolve." The operation, led by General Dan Caine, required extensive planning and rehearsals. US intelligence agencies spent months tracking Maduro's movements and lifestyle to prepare for the extraction mission. President Trump gave the green light for the operation on Friday night, with aircraft launching from various bases across the Western Hemisphere.
Helicopters carrying apprehension teams flew to Venezuela under the cover of darkness, with US forces targeting Venezuelan military installations and defenses. The operation included a mix of stealth fighter jets, bombers, drones, and support aircraft. As the extraction team approached Caracas, US aircraft struck Venezuela's air defenses to ensure a safe passage. The forces successfully apprehended Maduro and his wife, taking them into custody before withdrawing from the country.
The operation, which involved a significant number of US military assets, was executed with precision and coordination. Despite facing heavy fire during the extraction, there were no reported equipment or troop losses. The US government has indicted Maduro on drug-related charges and plans to oversee a transition of power in Venezuela. The operation marks a major escalation in US-Venezuela relations and raises questions about the future leadership of the country.