Claims of ‘Mystery Weapon’ Emerge After U.S. Raid That Captured Venezuela’s President
Washington / Caracas: New claims have surfaced in the aftermath of the U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with an eyewitness alleging the use of a powerful, unidentified weapon that rapidly incapacitated Venezuelan forces.
The account, shared on social media by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, quotes a Venezuelan guard who said American forces deployed a “mystery weapon” that brought soldiers to their knees, causing nosebleeds and vomiting blood, and collapsing resistance within minutes.
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Radar Blackout, Drones, and a Sudden Assault
According to the eyewitness, the operation began with a sudden shutdown of Venezuelan radar and communications systems. Shortly after, multiple drones appeared over defensive positions, followed by a small number of helicopters that inserted a limited U.S. special operations team.
“We were on guard, and then everything went dark,” the guard recalled. “The next thing we saw was drones — many of them — and then helicopters.”
He claimed fewer than two dozen U.S. troops were deployed on the ground, yet they moved with speed and coordination that overwhelmed far larger defending units.
‘Weapon Unlike Anything We’ve Seen’
The guard described U.S. troops as carrying equipment he could not identify, repeatedly referring to it as a “mystery weapon.” He alleged its effects were immediate and debilitating, triggering severe physical distress among Venezuelan soldiers and making organized resistance impossible.
“They were technologically far ahead,” he said. “It wasn’t just guns. We had never faced anything like this.”
BREAKING: US used a powerful mystery weapon that brought Venezuelan soldiers to their knees, “bleeding through the nose” and vomiting blood during the raid to capture Nicolas Maduro, according to a witness account posted Saturday on X by the White House press secretary, per NYP.
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) January 11, 2026
Wider Military Operation and Casualties
Beyond the initial assault, the operation reportedly unfolded across multiple strategic locations, with coordinated air and ground actions neutralizing key security installations in and around the capital. The eyewitness claimed hundreds of Venezuelan fighters were killed or incapacitated during the clashes, while U.S. forces completed their objectives without suffering visible casualties.
Venezuelan authorities have acknowledged heavy losses among security personnel, though exact figures remain contested. Images and accounts circulating locally describe widespread destruction at military facilities and emergency medical response efforts following the raid. U.S. officials, however, have declined to release casualty numbers or operational details, citing security concerns.
No Official Confirmation of New Weapon
The U.S. government has not confirmed the use of any experimental or directed-energy weapon. Defense officials have offered no public explanation for the alleged symptoms described by the eyewitness. Military analysts caution that such accounts, while striking, remain unverified and may reflect the shock and confusion of a high-intensity operation.
Political Shockwaves
Maduro’s capture has triggered a major international backlash, with Venezuela’s interim leadership condemning the operation as an illegal act and several countries questioning Washington’s actions. The claims of a previously unseen weapon have further intensified debate, adding mystery and controversy to an already explosive geopolitical event.
For now, the alleged “mystery weapon” remains unproven — a chilling claim emerging from the fog of one of the most dramatic military operations in recent history.
Note: The claim about a “mystery weapon” stems from unverified eyewitness accounts and second-hand social media reposts. While multiple news outlets have reported on these claims, official confirmation of any such weapon has not been made public by U.S. government or defense authorities.
