Caracas: Fresh claims have surfaced following a recent United States military operation in Venezuela, with an eyewitness alleging the use of an unknown weapon that caused severe physical distress among security personnel.
According to reports that first appeared on social media and were later picked up by several international media outlets, a Venezuelan security guard said he experienced extreme head pain, nosebleeds and vomiting during the operation. He described the sensation as if his head was about to explode and said several others around him were also incapacitated within moments.
The claims are linked to a US operation earlier this month that reportedly targeted locations connected to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. While the operation itself has been widely reported, the specific allegation of a mysterious weapon remains unverified.
Some defence analysts quoted in international media have speculated that the symptoms described resemble the effects often associated with directed energy or acoustic technologies. These systems, which use focused sound or energy waves to disorient targets, have been discussed in military research circles for years. However, there is no public evidence confirming that such a weapon was used in this case.
The United States government has not confirmed the use of any special or experimental weapon during the operation. Officials have so far refrained from commenting directly on the nature of the eyewitness claims. No independent investigation has verified the source or medical cause of the reported symptoms.
Venezuelan authorities have accused the United States of excessive force during the operation and claimed that several defenders were killed. However, it remains unclear how many casualties occurred and whether any injuries were linked to the alleged weapon or to conventional military action.
International observers say the claims highlight the growing role of social media in shaping conflict narratives, often before facts can be independently confirmed. Analysts have urged caution, noting that similar allegations in past global incidents were later found to lack conclusive evidence.
For now, the reports remain based on a single eyewitness account circulating online, with no official confirmation from either Washington or Caracas. Diplomatic and security experts say further verification will be needed before any conclusions can be drawn about the alleged use of a mysterious weapon in Venezuela.