CBS: A closer look at the sites the U.S. targeted in Syria strikes
The U.S., together with the U.K. and France, targeted three sites in Syria overnight in response to the Syrian regime's alleged use of chemical weapons on civilians last weekend. The Pentagon said a total of 105 weapons were launched in the operation.
"This is going to set the Syrian chemical weapons program back for years," Lt. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, a director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Saturday morning.
Chief Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White described the target choices as "very methodical" and called it a "deliberate decision" to go after chemical weapons facilities.
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WNU editor: This was my number one concern last night .... No casualties from US-led strikes on Syria, emphasizes Russia’s General Staff (TASS).
More News On The Syrian Sites That Were Targeted By Last Night's Coalition Missile Strikes
Pentagon on Syria strikes: 'We successfully hit every target' -- AFP
Satellite images show craters at alleged Syrian chemical weapons facilities -- CNN
U.S. says air strikes cripple Syria chemical weapons program -- Reuters
Airstrikes in Syria: What you need to know -- DW
Pentagon: 'Precise, Overwhelming, Effective' Attack On Syrian Facilities -- NPR
Pentagon Says Syria Strikes Hit 'Heart' of Chemical Weapons Program -- New York Times
Pentagon Declares Strike Successful. Here’s A Look at What Went Into It -- Defense One
Pentagon: US coalition strikes successfully hit targets in Syria as Trump declares 'mission accomplished' -- CNBC
What we know about the U.S. airstrikes on Syria -- USA Today
France issues report with evidence Assad used chemicals in attack -- UPI
France issues report detailing evidence of Assad role in chemical attacks -- The Hill
Russian TV Channel Releases VIDEO Allegedly Showing Syrian Airfield After Attack -- Sputnik
Pictured: Mangled ruins of Syrian chemical weapons lab destroyed by British, US and French airstrikes -- Daily Mail
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