Communications in Venezuela have been impacted after the US government’s military operation on Saturday.

This culminated in the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, both of whom were taken from their residence by US forces.

According to internet connectivity watchdog NetBlocks, a power cut that accompanied the early morning strike corresponded to drops in Internet connectivity in parts of Caracas, the Venezuelan capital.

President Donald Trump has taken responsibility for the cuts, hinting during a press conference that it was the handiwork of US cyberattacks.

Additionally, a signal antenna in the area of El Volcan, which sits on the southeastern outskirts of the Venezuelan capital, was among the targets struck.

This is according to statements to CBS News made by David Smolansky, a spokesperson for Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, as well as images and videos posted on social media and other publications.

A clip posted by X user @Arr3ch0 shows rubble on the ground, in addition to several buildings and satellite dishes with varying degrees of damage.

Reuters also reports that a transmission tower collapsed onto the home of a neighbouring transmission operator, killing one and wounding another.

Some reports claim that many in Venezuela are still lacking access to communications and power.

Elon Musk’s Starlink has rushed in to provide free broadband services to the country. According to a statement issued on Sunday, those with active and inactive Starlink accounts in Venezuela have been given service credits until February 3.