JAKARTA - The Venezuelan government said the United States' attack on its territory had affected the capital Caracas as well as the states of Miranda and Aragua, while authorities were investigating the possible fall of civilian casualties.
Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez on Saturday said a number of important locations were affected by the attack, including Fuerte Tiuna in Caracas, the states of Miranda and Araguaia, and La Guaira.
"In the early hours of January 3, the Venezuelan people were the target of the most criminal military aggression ever carried out by the government of the United States," Lopez said in a video speech published on social media.
He said the local government is currently still collecting data on injured victims and victims who died as a result of the attack.
According to Lopez, the US attack had threatened the public's sense of security and the stability of the region. He called the action despicable and cowardly and potentially worsening regional peace.
However, Lopez called for calm to the public and asked residents not to be provoked by panic or chaos.
"Don't give in to the panic and anarchy that the enemy wants to instill. Panic is as deadly as the bomb itself," he said.
Lopez added that the Bolivarian National Armed Forces along with the Venezuelan people will remain united and not surrender to the situation.
"We have been attacked, but we will not surrender... Together, soldiers and people, we will form an unshakable wall of resistance. Victory is ours," he said.
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