US secret plane flies near Venezuela amid tensions with Maduro regime (X @AirAssets)
A C-146A Wolfhound aircraft, belonging to the United States Air Force, recently conducted a flight near the Venezuelan border.
The flight path, monitored by aviation observers, showed that the plane flew along the northern coast of South America, getting very close to Venezuelan airspace before heading towards Colombia.
The C-146A model, a modified version of the Dornier 328 turboprop, is operated by the United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and its primary mission is the discreet transport of special operations troops and equipment.
With its civilian appearance, the Wolfhound can operate in a less conspicuous manner, even in conflict zones or under low-visibility conditions.
The flyover comes amid reports that the Donald Trump administration allegedly identified targets in Venezuela linked to drug trafficking and the regime of Nicolás Maduro. US sources indicate that, if authorized, possible airstrikes would aim to pressure the Venezuelan leader to step down.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: X @AirAssets | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
SOCOM passed very close to Venezuela pic.twitter.com/il7bQrXGK9
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