Breaking: Venezuelan Govt speaks as President Maduro’s whereabouts unknown

Venezuela’s government says it does not know the whereabouts of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores following US military strikes on the capital, Caracas.

Vice President Delcy Rodríguez demanded “immediate proof of life” for both the president and his wife, amid growing confusion over the impact of the attacks.

Venezuela’s Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino said the government is still compiling information on casualties and injuries, and alleged that the strikes affected civilian areas in addition to military targets.

He warned that Venezuela would “resist” any foreign military presence on its soil.

The full extent of the damage to military infrastructure and the number of casualties remain unclear as authorities continue their investigation.