Maduro Claims 5,000 Russian Igla-S Missiles as U.S. Weighs Action in Venezuela

Major outlets have not verified the stated missile total, and only the presence of Igla-S systems in Venezuela has been documented.

Overview

Maduro said the man-portable Igla-S missiles are deployed nationwide in key air-defense positions and framed the disclosure as a deterrent.
U.S. forces total about 4,500 Marines and sailors in the Caribbean for counter-narcotics operations, with multiple lethal strikes on suspected drug boats reported.
President Trump has publicly said he is considering land operations inside Venezuela and has authorized CIA covert action, according to CNN reporting.
Experts question Maduro’s claim of more than 8 million militia reservists, although Caracas has showcased troop movements and training on state media.
Rosoboronexport lists the Igla-S as having a range of up to 6,000 meters and a ceiling of 3,500 meters, and Venezuela’s defense minister has been photographed with the launchers.