In the early hours of Saturday (3), the United States launched a decisive electronic offensive that left parts of Caracas without power, paving the way for the entry of American helicopters and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
The action, which kept the element of surprise until the last moment, disrupted the country’s defenses and was fundamental to the operation’s success, according to the American military.
The protagonists of this electronic warfare were the Boeing EA-18G Growler aircraft, specialized in cyber and electronic attacks.
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Equipped with advanced sensors, the EA-18G Growlers have the ability to jam radars, communications, and even the electrical grid, ensuring the safe passage of the special forces.
One of the main targets was Cerro El Volcán, a strategic point for the capital’s communications, housing the main signal transmission antenna and satellite communications infrastructure.
Residents of Caracas reported outages in several neighborhoods at the time of the incursion, information confirmed by President Donald Trump, who attributed the success to American expertise in electronic warfare.
According to General Dan Caine, head of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, the mission also aimed to neutralize the Venezuelan air defense systems, allowing the safe passage of the helicopters that transported troops to strategic points, such as Fort Tiuna, where Maduro was captured.
The offensive involved more than 150 aircraft, including F-18, F-22 and F-35 fighters, B-1 bombers and drones, which took off from about 20 bases and U.S. Navy ships scattered across the Caribbean and other regions.
