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Video Shows Missiles Hitting Damascus, Syrian Defense Systems Engaging Strikes

Christian Datoc Senior White House Correspondent
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Video allegedly showing both the US-led coalition airstrikes on Damascus and Syrian anti-air defense systems in action quickly began trending on social media Friday night.

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Syrian state television reported that Assad’s air defense systems shot down 13 coalition missiles. Defense Secretary James Mattis and Gen. Joseph Dunford confirmed the US-led strikes were engaged by Assad’s systems but declined to confirm the number of missiles disabled.

Retired Rear Admiral John Kirby detailed on CNN the military capabilities of the US, British and French forces in the region that could have launched Friday night’s attacks.

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The Obama-era State Department spokesman specifically highlighted British submarines, capable of firing tomahawk missiles like those used in the 2017 strikes, and France’s Rafale jet fighters armed with Storm Shadow missiles.

As for the US forces, Kirby predicted the use of B-1 bombers and F-15 Strike Eagle fighters, both capable of firing joint air-to-surface standoff missiles.

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