US Cyber Command Venezuela Maduro Mission: New Details on the Blackout Operation
New NYT report details how the US Cyber Command Venezuela Maduro mission used a targeted Caracas blackout and radar jamming to capture the former president.
The lights didn't just flicker—they were killed with surgical precision. New investigative details reveal how a US cyber operation plunged parts of Venezuela into darkness to clear a path for the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
How the US Cyber Command Venezuela Maduro Mission Cut the Power
According to The New York Times, the cyber-op targeted the capital city of Caracas. While most residents only lost power for a few minutes, neighborhoods surrounding the military base where Maduro was hiding were kept in the dark for three days. This localized blackout provided the necessary cover for elite units to move in.
Blinding the Radar: The Role of Cyber Command
It wasn't just about the lights. US Cyber Command reportedly crippled Venezuelan military radar defenses, allowing US military helicopters to enter the country undetected. Maduro, who now faces drug trafficking charges in the United States, was effectively blinded by digital means before his physical capture.
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