Donald Trump claimed that U.S. forces struck a "big facility" in Venezuela last week, but he provided no specific details regarding the target's nature or location. Trump made the initial claim Friday to Republican donor John Catsimatidis, stating, "We just knocked out I don't know if you read or you saw they have a big plant, or a big facility, where the ships come from. Two nights ago, we knocked that out. So we hit them very hard."

On Monday, Trump elaborated, saying, "Well, it doesn't matter. But there was a major explosion in the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs. We hit the area." The White House has not issued any official statement or confirmation regarding the alleged strike.

If confirmed, this would represent the first known U.S. land strike in Venezuela. The lack of official confirmation and the ambiguity of Trump's statements raise questions about the veracity and potential implications of the claim.

Venezuela has faced accusations of being a transit point for drug trafficking, particularly cocaine, destined for the United States and Europe. The U.S. has previously imposed sanctions on Venezuelan officials and entities allegedly involved in drug trafficking activities.

The U.S. maintains a complex relationship with Venezuela, marked by political tensions and economic sanctions. The U.S. does not recognize Nicolas Maduro as the legitimate president of Venezuela, instead backing opposition leader Juan Guaido.

As of now, the current status of the alleged facility is unknown, and there has been no further information released by either the U.S. or Venezuelan governments. The situation remains unclear pending official confirmation or further details from relevant authorities.