Russian Planes, 100 Troops Sent to Venezuela for Training and Strategy: Reports

Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro speaks during a pro-government march in Caracas, on Feb. 23, 2019. Yuri Cortez/AFP/Getty Images

A Venezuelan military official confirmed that a Russian general and 100 troops were sent to the country as part of a military strategy, according to reports.

Reports on March 24 said that an Ilyushin IL-62 passenger jet and an Antonov AN-124 military plane arrived at the airport in Caracas. A local journalist tweeted photos of the planes.