Did Americans Unleash a Secret Superweapon? “We Couldn’t Move”

A New Weapon in Venezuela?

In the early hours of January 3, 2026, Caracas reportedly became the focal point of what has been described as Operation Absolute Resolve. According to publicly circulating accounts, elite U.S. units—including Delta Force and SEAL Team 6—carried out a coordinated raid supported by more than 150 aircraft and helicopters. Their stated objective was the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

U.S. authorities later announced that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, had been detained and transported to the United States to face narco-terrorism charges. Details of the operation itself, however, remain limited and largely classified.

Some reports claim that a relatively small group of American operators overcame a much larger defending force with minimal losses. Unconfirmed figures circulating online suggest around 200 fatalities, including Venezuelan soldiers, Cuban personnel, and 2 civilians, while only 7 Americans were reportedly injured. These starkly uneven numbers have fueled speculation that advanced US weaponry may have played a decisive role—though such claims remain unproven.

“We Fell to the Ground, Paralyzed”

Much of the speculation stems from an anonymous interview allegedly given by a member of the Venezuelan security forces. The video, which surfaced on January 9 on a TikTok account called “Varela News,” cannot be independently verified. It gained wider attention after political commentator Mike Netter shared an English translation on X. Even White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reposted the account, adding: “Stop what you’re doing and read this…”

In the interview, the unidentified man claims the Americans used something resembling a “very intense sound wave.”

“Suddenly, it felt as if my head was exploding from the inside,” he said. “Many of us began bleeding from our noses. Some vomited blood. We fell to the ground and couldn’t move.” He suggested that this alleged effect allowed a small number of U.S. operators to neutralize hundreds of defenders—though no corroborating evidence has emerged.

The Havana Syndrome Connection

The symptoms described in the interview resemble those associated with so-called “Havana Syndrome.” Since 2016, U.S. diplomats, intelligence officers, and military personnel in various countries have reported unexplained neurological symptoms following exposure to unusual sounds or sensations.

By 2026, officials have acknowledged more than 1,500 reported cases. Despite years of investigation, no definitive cause has been established. One prevailing hypothesis points to directed-energy technologies, such as microwaves, radio waves, or ultrasound, though this remains contested.

The Technology Behind the Mystery

Some observers have speculated whether similar technology could have been deployed in Venezuela. Officially, the U.S. government has neither confirmed nor denied using such systems during the operation. Both the White House and the Pentagon have declined to comment, leaving room for conjecture.

This silence has drawn additional attention following reports that the Pentagon recently made a significant purchase of a device allegedly capable of producing comparable effects. The nature and purpose of that equipment have not been publicly disclosed.

Military analysts note that the U.S. has researched directed-energy and acoustic systems under its Non-Lethal Weapons Program since the 1990s, though their operational use remains largely opaque.

Technologies frequently mentioned in speculation include:

• ADS (Active Denial System): A microwave-based system designed to create an intense heating sensation on the skin, primarily for crowd control. Critics have questioned whether modifications could increase its lethality.
• LRAD (Long Range Acoustic Device): A high-powered acoustic system capable of emitting extremely loud sounds. While used for warnings and dispersal, it can cause severe pain and hearing damage.
• EPIC (Electromagnetic Personnel Interdiction Control): A concept involving radio waves that may disrupt balance and induce nausea. According to Forbes, there is no public evidence that EPIC has moved beyond laboratory testing.

Secret Technology or Wartime Disinformation?

At present, there is no verified evidence that any of these systems were used during the Venezuela operation. Nevertheless, some commentators believe the mission showcased advanced US weaponry kept under wraps for years. The War Zone suggests that if a “sonic” energy weapon exists in the U.S. arsenal, using it during Absolute Resolve would be a logical choice, as special units often receive innovative gear long before the conventional army.

Others remain deeply skeptical. They suggest that the witness’s account could be explained by conventional means, such as the use of flashbang grenades, whose intense sensory effects can distort perception and memory in combat situations.

A Fabricated Narrative?

Another possibility is that the interview itself is fabricated or manipulated. Without independent verification, it is unclear whether the source represents Venezuelan forces, foreign intelligence interests, or pure online disinformation.

Inventing stories about American “superweapons” could help the Venezuelan regime rationalize a humiliating defeat. Conversely, allowing such rumors to spread could also serve U.S. interests by reinforcing a perception of overwhelming technological superiority.

“I warn anyone who thinks they can fight the United States,” the alleged witness concludes. “They have no idea what they are capable of.”

Whether this narrative reflects psychological warfare, deliberate misinformation, or undisclosed technological experimentation remains an open question. For now, claims that advanced US weaponry was used during the Venezuela operation rest almost entirely on anonymous testimony and indirect reporting. Until independent evidence emerges, these allegations remain a matter of speculation rather than confirmed fact.

Read this article in Polish: Amerykanie użyli supertajnej broni? „Nie mogliśmy się ruszyć”