These are not from Call of Duty.
Chinooks?
Are they landing troops? Should I change the title to invasion?
Chinooks?
Are they landing troops? Should I change the title to invasion?
US invasion of Venezuela 2026
- Thread starter Ankit Kumar
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Airplanes, loud noises and at least one column of smoke were being heard and seen in Venezuelan capital Caracas in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to Reuters witnesses, and the southern area of the city, near a major military base, was without electricity.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly promised land operations in Venezuela, amid efforts to pressure President Nicolas Maduro to leave office, including expanded sanctions, a ramped-up U.S. military presence in the region and more than two dozen strikes on vessels allegedly involved in trafficking drugs in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
indianexpress.com
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly promised land operations in Venezuela, amid efforts to pressure President Nicolas Maduro to leave office, including expanded sanctions, a ramped-up U.S. military presence in the region and more than two dozen strikes on vessels allegedly involved in trafficking drugs in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Multiple early morning explosions rock Venezuela’s Caracas amid Trump’s threats
Residents in Venezuela’s capital reported loud aircraft, smoke and a power outage near a key military base, raising fears of escalation as Washington sharpens pressure on President Nicolás Maduro.
indianexpress.com
As low flying aircrafts are mentioned, I feel Harriers are getting their last action.
Successful SEAD/DEAD operations.
Successful SEAD/DEAD operations.
Now let's wait and see how many virtuous countries will condemn this aggression based on principles.
Given the oil resources it's important to bring some democracy to this land.
It's not just any oil. It's the type of high-quality heavy sour oil that US refineries are designed for.
No confirmation of US troops on land yet, but Chinooks in air, spotted across multiple locations.
What did these commies do with the AAA??? Firing assualt rifles ?
What did these commies do with the AAA??? Firing assualt rifles ?
Venezuela's oil is critical to the U.S.
Venezuela's oil is important to the U.S. because its heavy, sour crude is vital for refining products like diesel, asphalt, and heavy fuel, which many older U.S. refineries were built to process, unlike lighter U.S. shale oil, creating a specific energy dependency and refining bottleneck, even though current import volumes are lower than historically. This heavy oil is essential for powering trucks, ships, and industry, making supply disruptions a significant economic risk.
Why Venezuela's Oil Matters:
India
Venezuela's oil type is crucial for India because its complex refineries are uniquely capable of turning cheap, heavy Venezuelan crude into high-value fuels.
Refineries Built for "Dirty" Oil India possesses some of the world's most sophisticated refining complexes, specifically designed to process heavy, high-sulfur (sour) crude.
Venezuela's oil is important to the U.S. because its heavy, sour crude is vital for refining products like diesel, asphalt, and heavy fuel, which many older U.S. refineries were built to process, unlike lighter U.S. shale oil, creating a specific energy dependency and refining bottleneck, even though current import volumes are lower than historically. This heavy oil is essential for powering trucks, ships, and industry, making supply disruptions a significant economic risk.
Why Venezuela's Oil Matters:
- Refinery Compatibility: Many U.S. refineries, especially older ones, are optimized for Venezuela's thick, sulfur-rich (heavy, sour) crude, which is different from the lighter oil from U.S. shale fields.
- Key Products: Heavy crude yields crucial products like diesel and asphalt, vital for transportation, mining, and manufacturing, says CNN.
- Diesel's Role: Diesel is a critical fuel for the global economy, and disruptions to heavy crude supply can spike diesel prices and fuel inflation.
- Infrastructure Mismatch: U.S. refineries weren't designed to handle the abundance of lighter U.S. shale oil, making them reliant on imports of specific heavy crudes.
- Geopolitical Vulnerability: This reliance creates an energy vulnerability, as seen with past sanctions, making the U.S. susceptible to supply shocks.
- While the U.S. is less dependent on Venezuela now than decades ago, the specialized nature of Venezuelan oil remains important for specific refining needs, according to this analysis from OilPrice.com and this Reuters report.
- U.S. policy, including sanctions, often creates complex dynamics around these oil flows, affecting both the U.S. and Venezuela.
India
Venezuela's oil type is crucial for India because its complex refineries are uniquely capable of turning cheap, heavy Venezuelan crude into high-value fuels.
Refineries Built for "Dirty" Oil India possesses some of the world's most sophisticated refining complexes, specifically designed to process heavy, high-sulfur (sour) crude.
- High Complexity: Facilities like Reliance's Jamnagar refinery (the world's largest) can process "dirty" Venezuelan grades like Merey, which are viscous and corrosive.
- Profit Margins: Because few other countries can handle this oil, India often buys it at significant discounts ($15–$19 below global benchmarks), saving the economy up to $3 billion annually when volumes are high.
What are the Chinese doing? Cmon Xi.. you gotta ban supply of REE or any product used in American weapons citing unethical use.
Both Venezuela and Cuba are foolish that they have been Poking USA
Cuba is lucky not to have oil
Russia should get the credit for having inspired USA
If Russia can invade Ukraine , then so can USA
They are preparing for invading Taiwan
Oh please. As if US needs poking.
US has invaded more than Russia ever did. It has caused for harm too
INDIA has a LOT on its plate ,.to deal with
China , Pakistan and Bangladesh and a fragile internal security situation
We need CHEAP oil for many decades
As long as we get Cheap Oil , we should never give a damn about Someone's sovereignty being violated .
Mineral Resources of the Planet are finite
And given the increasing consumption of mineral
Resources because of Increasing Industrialisation,.such wars for Mineral Resources will only get frequent
China , Pakistan and Bangladesh and a fragile internal security situation
We need CHEAP oil for many decades
As long as we get Cheap Oil , we should never give a damn about Someone's sovereignty being violated .
Mineral Resources of the Planet are finite
And given the increasing consumption of mineral
Resources because of Increasing Industrialisation,.such wars for Mineral Resources will only get frequent
It’s the classic “military intervention” in Venezuela now! Contrast that with the “invasion of Ukraine” and “aggression against Pakistan”
On the topic —
As per reports on X, they are still in Caracas!
On the topic —
Yes yes. I was just joking. Would be nice to see Chinese taking the moral high ground against west. Usually it's the wests playbook.
And yup. Totally agree on resources point. The fight for resources is gonna increase only. It was middle East oil in 20th century. The pool will only widen now. Especially with China as a far more deadly competition to USA. India needs to shed the moral constraints it has shackled itself with due to preachings of west and brown sepoy syndrome. We need a harder, pro-indian state