U.S. And Allies Prepare War Plans To Strike Syria (Updated)

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How The West Could Smash Assad's Arsenal: US Military Chiefs Draw Up A List Of Targets With UK For Precision-Guided Bombs And Missiles -- Daily Mail

US military chiefs are drawing up a list of targets with the UK for precision-guided bombs and missiles to strike at the heart of Bashar Assad’s regime. Defense correspondent Ian Drury looks at the options.

WHAT TARGETS WOULD THE COALITION HIT?
The favored option among top brass is for limited Western action using ‘stand-off’ weapons from long distance to disrupt Assad’s ability to carry out chemical attacks and damage his military machine.

Intelligence on targets would come from drones patrolling the skies above Syria and special forces on the ground.

Military analysts believe an attack could last between 24 and 48 hours and would target key regime installations.

These would include Syria’s integrated air defense system, command and control bunkers, communications hubs, government buildings, missile sites and Assad’s air force.

The dictator’s use of air power has been a huge advantage for the regime, and eliminating or weakening it would tilt the odds toward the rebels.

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