New york: A US helicopter was damaged and several Delta Force servicemen were injured during the operation to capture Nicolas Maduro and his wife, US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News, APA reports, the operation marks a significant event in US-Venezuela relations, with the capture of the Venezuelan leader and his spouse being a focal point.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the US leader stated that Maduro and his wife would be transported to New York and are currently aboard a ship facilitated by US special forces. The swift nature of the operation left Maduro with no opportunity to seek refuge in a protected “bunker.”
Trump disclosed that the military was on alert for several days, awaiting optimal weather conditions to execute the detention of Maduro. “The team did an incredible job. There is no other country on Earth that can carry out such an operation,” he emphasized, praising the efforts of the involved forces.
The US President observed the operation from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. He mentioned the potential for a second wave of strikes against Venezuela, although he noted that it is not necessary at this time. Furthermore, Trump assured that the United States would not face any issues with China over this operation, adding that Beijing would “buy oil.”