US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has revealed new details regarding the operation to arrest Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. He stated that approximately 200 American soldiers participated, and Maduro remained unaware of the raid until three minutes before his capture .
During the high-stakes mission, US fighter jets targeted Venezuelan air defense systems to clear the path for Delta Force operatives. While no American troops were harmed, reports confirm significant casualties among Cuban security guards and Venezuelan citizens .
US officials have hailed the operation as a major success, despite the violent fallout. Venezuelan authorities reported at least 40 deaths, including civilians, highlighting the intensity of the conflict during the extraction in Caracas .