Donald Trump claimed that U.S. forces struck a "big facility" in Venezuela last week, though he provided no specific details regarding the target's nature or location. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, Trump told Republican donor John Catsimatidis, "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."

Trump further characterized the alleged strike on Monday, stating, "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." As of now, the White House has not issued any official statement or confirmation regarding Trump's claims.

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 alleged operation.

The U.S. has a long history of involvement in Latin America, often justified by concerns over drug trafficking and regional stability. However, military actions within sovereign nations without clear international mandates can be viewed as violations of international law and can escalate tensions.

The current status remains unclear, pending official confirmation or denial from the U.S. government. Further developments will likely depend on whether the White House chooses to address Trump's claims and provide additional information.