Core Viewpoint - The recent incursion of two U.S. F-18 fighter jets into Venezuelan airspace highlights escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, particularly in the context of U.S. military actions aimed at combating drug trafficking in the region [1][5]. Group 1: Military Actions - Two U.S. F-18 fighter jets entered Venezuelan airspace and remained for at least 40 minutes [1][3]. - The jets flew at an altitude of approximately 25,000 feet (7,620 meters) and were located less than 100 miles (about 161 kilometers) northeast of Venezuela's second-largest city, Maracaibo [3]. - The flight path of the jets indicated they traversed key energy regions in Venezuela, specifically between La Guaira in Sucre state and the capital of Falcon state, Coro [5]. Group 2: Diplomatic Context - The incident occurs amid heightened tensions in U.S.-Venezuela relations, with U.S. President Trump suggesting potential military action against Venezuelan drug traffickers [5]. - The U.S. has deployed several naval vessels in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela under the pretext of drug enforcement, increasing pressure on the Venezuelan government [5]. - Venezuela has accused the U.S. of using military threats to instigate regime change and expand its military presence in Latin America [5].
突发:美军两架F-18战机飞入委内瑞拉领空
Yang Shi Xin Wen Ke Hu Duan·2025-12-10 04:57