Operation Southern Spear: A Masterclass in Military Deception
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro wasn’t just a raid; it was a “masterclass in deception”. While the world’s attention was fixed on aircraft carriers in the Caribbean, a surgical extraction was being executed on the ground in Caracas.
The Setup: A Naval Quarantine and Intelligence Trap
For months, the U.S. had been tightening a naval quarantine under the pretext of targeting a “narco-terrorist state”.
- The Bait: The CIA used a single building as bait and gathered intelligence through spies planted deep within Maduro’s inner circle.
- The Rehearsal: Back in the U.S., Delta Force operators built an exact replica of Maduro’s safe house, rehearsing the raid until it could be done blindfolded.
The Strike: 2:00 AM Blackout
The mission began at exactly 2:00 AM Venezuelan time.
- Stealth Superiority: F-35 stealth fighters punched through enemy lines, using electronic warfare to suppress Russian S-300 and Chinese radar networks.
- Sonic Shield: Over 150 aircraft filled the sky, creating a “deafening sonic shield” that allowed Delta Force helicopters to fly low and undetected into the city.
The Extraction: Surgical Speed
Delta Force operators breached a secure compound within the Fort Tuna complex.
- Surgical Entry: Using flash grenades and blowtorches, operators secured Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, before security could react.
- Floating Staging Base: Within minutes, the team was airborne, heading to a secure staging base in the Caribbean.
Why F-35s? Overcoming Modern Defenses
The video explains why the U.S. opted for F-35s over older F-16s. Venezuela possesses approximately 21 Russian Sukhoi Su-30 fighters and advanced integrated air defenses. F-16s, lacking stealth, would have faced high attrition against the S-300 systems and Iranian Shahed drones. The F-35’s stealth and sensor fusion allowed the U.S. to maintain persistent air superiority and strike within 10-15 minutes of launch from amphibious ships.
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