On Friday, major healthcare facilities in Caracas and across Venezuela verified that the casualties and injuries resulting from the United States military strike were exclusively military personnel, with no civilian casualties reported.
A national network of doctors, corroborated by local journalists, issued a report stating that as of 2:00 p.m. on January 3, no civilian admissions had been recorded at either public or private hospitals throughout the nation.
The medical report specifies that healthcare efforts were concentrated in military hospitals in the capital, where most of the injured troops were taken following the initial bombings.
Among the busiest hospitals were:
- Carlos Arvelo Military Hospital: Over 60 military personnel injured, with the number of fatalities yet to be determined.
- Fuerte Tiuna Military Hospital: More than 30 soldiers injured, with several fatalities pending identification.
- Pérez de León Hospital: One reported injury, the sole case in a civilian center in the capital.
Despite the explosions in Caracas, La Guaira, and Miranda, the main civilian hospitals — such as Universitario de Caracas, Magallanes de Catia, Domingo Luciani, Hospital Vargas, and Victorino Santaella — reported no related injuries or fatalities.
Similarly, the private Rescarven clinic in La Carlota confirmed no admissions.
Elsewhere, the states of Bolívar, Aragua, and Mérida reported full normalcy in their hospital networks, with no incidents linked to the attack, according to medical reports.
However, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López provided a contrasting account via state media, claiming the U.S. offensive "targeted civilian areas" and labeling it as "a direct aggression against the Venezuelan people."
"The attack was an imperial act of barbarism. Our defense systems acted to protect human lives, but there was damage to civilian infrastructure," Padrino stated. He called for a general mobilization of the Armed Forces and citizens "to defend the homeland."
The minister urged the public to "remain calm and trust in the political-military high command," while accusing the United States of "attempting to incite panic." Nevertheless, as of this report's publication, no verified evidence of civilian casualties or residential damage has emerged.
The U.S. military strike was part of an operation leading to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, who faces charges of narco-terrorism and criminal conspiracy in the United States. The operation, executed with precision and no American casualties, was confirmed by President Donald Trump from Mar-a-Lago.
Impact of U.S. Military Strike in Venezuela
Were there any civilian casualties in the U.S. strike on Venezuela?
According to hospital reports, there were no civilian casualties as a result of the U.S. military strike.
What was the objective of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela?
The U.S. military operation aimed at capturing Nicolás Maduro, who is charged with narco-terrorism and criminal conspiracy in the United States.
How did the Venezuelan government respond to the U.S. strike?
The Venezuelan government, through Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López, claimed the U.S. strike targeted civilian areas and called for national mobilization to defend the country.