The US Air Force Southern Force posted news on social media on the 5th local time that in order to support the “Southern Spear” operation, the B-52H crew from the US Air Force Minot base completed a “long-range bomber aerial demonstration” within the US Southern Command's area of responsibility on the 3rd. The operation was carried out jointly with US Marine Corps F-35B fighter jets to enhance joint deterrence capabilities and deal with regional threats. Earlier, US Secretary of Defense Hegseth announced that the US military will launch a military operation codenamed “Spear of the South” in the western hemisphere to crack down on so-called “drug terrorists.” The Venezuelan government has repeatedly accused the US of planning regime change and military expansion in Latin America through military threats.

The US Air Force Southern Force posted news on social media on the 5th local time that in order to support the “Southern Spear” operation, the B-52H crew from the US Air Force Minot base completed a “long-range bomber aerial demonstration” within the US Southern Command's area of responsibility on the 3rd. The operation was carried out jointly with US Marine Corps F-35B fighter jets to enhance joint deterrence capabilities and deal with regional threats. Earlier, US Secretary of Defense Hegseth announced that the US military will launch a military operation codenamed “Spear of the South” in the western hemisphere to crack down on so-called “drug terrorists.” The Venezuelan government has repeatedly accused the US of planning regime change and military expansion in Latin America through military threats.