16:12, 14-Apr-2018
Syria Attack: More than 100 missiles fired during US-led strikes
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Syria awoke on Saturday morning to the aftermath of joint military strikes by the US, Britain and France. The strikes are in response to a suspected chemical attack in the Syrian town of Douma last weekend.
In the Syrian capital of Damascus, the situation is now relatively calm. The hour-long attack started at 4 am local time, hitting three alleged chemical weapons sites, one in Damascus and two near the city of Homs. The US and its allies fired more than 100 cruise missiles.
According to Syrian state media, the country's air defenses shot down 13 missiles fired in the attack. The Russian defense ministry said none of the strikes hit areas covered by Russia's air defenses around its Hmeimim air base and naval facility in Tartus.
Witnesses saw blasts surrounding much of the Syrian capital and a huge fire could be seen from a distance to the east. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Security Council members to unite and exercise responsibility and show restraint.