""It is expected that US forces will face significant resistance on the approach," T. Elliot Gaiser, an assistant attorney general, wrote in the December 23 memo that was made public this week. "There are as many as 75 anti-aircraft battery sites along the approach route to Fort Tiuna," Gaiser cited planning information provided by the Department of Defense. Fort Tiuna, or Fuerte Tiuna, is a major military installation in the capital city, Caracas,"
"Gaiser cited planning information provided by the Department of Defense. Fort Tiuna, or Fuerte Tiuna, is a major military installation in the capital city, Caracas, that hosts defense ministries, critical commands, official residences, and other strategic infrastructure, and it is where Maduro was believed to be during the raid. The US heavily bombed the base, with satellite imagery showing widespread destruction at the site in the aftermath."
US forces anticipated significant resistance on the approach to Fort Tiuna, with planning indicating as many as 75 anti-aircraft battery sites along the route. Fort Tiuna hosts defense ministries, critical commands, official residences, and other strategic infrastructure and was believed to house Nicolás Maduro during the operation. More than 150 US warplanes participated in Operation Absolute Resolve, including fighter jets, bombers, and drones. Helicopters carried special operators into downtown Caracas; a helicopter sustained a hit but remained flyable and no US aircraft were lost. Cilia Flores was likely present and described as more aggressive and combative. The base was heavily bombed, and satellite imagery showed widespread destruction.
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