The United States military is sending two warships, transport planes, and helicopters to provide logistical support for operations assisting earthquake-stricken Venezuela, according to an official US military statement.
The US military announced Friday it is deploying two warships, transport planes, and helicopters to provide logistical support for operations assisting earthquake-hit Venezuela, marking a significant escalation of Washington's direct material involvement in the disaster response. The move follows a $150 million US aid pledge reported earlier this week and the arrival of search-and-rescue teams from multiple NATO nations, including Spain, France, and the Netherlands, as The Zioneer previously reported.
Thursday's twin earthquakes, estimated at magnitude 7.5, have killed at least 164 people and left tens of thousands missing, according to Venezuelan authorities. Rescue operations are struggling with severe equipment shortages. The US military assets are intended to bolster logistics, including transport of supplies and personnel, as international aid efforts accelerate. No specific timeline for the deployment was provided in the announcement.
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