RQ-170 Sentinel: US Drone Led to Maduro's Capture

A US RQ-170 Sentinel drone, also known as the 'Beast of Kandahar,' was reportedly used to locate former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, according to Newsweek. The drone was used to monitor Maduro's movements prior to his capture by Delta Force.

Footage captured an RQ-170 Sentinel landing at a base in Puerto Rico after the raid. Anonymous officials stated that the CIA deployed the drones over Venezuela for months, undetected by the country's air defenses.

The RQ-170 Sentinel was designed by Lockheed Martin for surveillance of high-value targets and support of special operations. It features advanced sensors, infrared cameras, and intelligence tools. According to experts, US cyber warfare units caused a blackout in the target area at the start of the raid.

General Dan Kane stated that the US disabled air defense systems in Venezuela to ensure the safe passage of helicopters.