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flag U.S. forces allegedly used a sonic weapon in a Jan. 3 raid on Venezuela, injuring dozens of soldiers and sparking global concern.

flag A Venezuelan military guard described a U.S. raid on January 3 that allegedly used a powerful sonic weapon, causing severe symptoms including nosebleeds, vomiting blood, and incapacitation among dozens of soldiers. flag The account, shared via social media and referenced by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, claims the weapon overwhelmed security forces during a covert operation targeting President Nicolás Maduro. flag U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed about 200 troops participated, with minimal American casualties. flag Venezuela’s Interior Minister reported over 100 deaths, including 32 Cubans. flag While the Pentagon has not confirmed the weapon’s use, experts note that directed energy systems can cause such effects, though no official details have been released. flag The incident remains unverified but has raised global concern over emerging military technologies.

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