US Strikes Syria - in 'Vital' US Interest -

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Published Apr 12, 2017

The United States launched a military strike Friday morning local time (Thursday evening ET) on a Syrian government airbase, in response to a chemical attack on civilians in the town of Khan Sheikhoun earlier this week.

Key developments:
- US warships launched 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at Shayrat Airfield
- Six people were killed, Syria's General Command said
- Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized "act of aggression" that dealt "serious blow to Russian-US relations"
- US lawmakers voiced support for first direct US military action in Syria's war, but seek more consultation with White House

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