All armed forces to be deployed, says Venezuelan defense minister

Venezuela's Defense Minister has announced an immediate deployment of military forces across the country, Report informs via BBC.

Speaking in Spanish in a video address, Vladimir Padrino López called for a united front of resistance in the face of "the worst aggression" ever against Venezuela, adding that Venezuela was following "Maduro's orders" that all armed forces will be deployed.

"They've attacked us but they will not subdue us," says the defense minister.

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Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López says the US attack on Saturday impacted urban areas across Venezuela with missiles and rockets fired from American combat helicopters, Report informs via CNN.

He said Venezuela is currently gathering information about the number of people killed and wounded, and confirmed the Fort Tiuna military installation in Caracas was attacked.

Lopez insisted the country would resist the presence of foreign troops in the country.

"This invasion represents the greatest outrage the country has suffered," he added.