The “Night Stalkers” are an elite helicopter unit trained to quickly and stealthily enter and exit contested areas—ideal for Saturday’s operation targeting Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.

The U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was carried out by the Army’s elite Delta Force and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, known as the Night Stalkers, according to current and former officials.

President Donald Trump said no personnel were killed in the attack on Venezuela, dubbed “Operation Absolute Resolve.”

You may have heard Special Forces and Special Operations used interchangeably, but there is actually an important difference between the two.

Retired Delta Force member reveals the biggest challenge in capturing Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro wasn't the target — it was addressing the country's air defenses.