Jump to content

2017 Shayrat missile strike: Difference between revisions

Coordinates: 34°30′2″N 36°53′57″E / 34.50056°N 36.89917°E / 34.50056; 36.89917
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
hardly a fair summary in lede; not everyone's opinion should be included; the source is questionable for contentious claims
not a proper summary of responses worldwide
Line 34: Line 34:
On the morning of 7 April 2017, during the [[Syrian Civil War]], the United States launched 59 [[Tomahawk (missile)|Tomahawk]] [[cruise missile]]s from the [[Mediterranean Sea]] into Syria, aimed at the Syrian government's [[Shayrat Airbase]].<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Releases/News-Release-View/Article/1144598/statement-from-pentagon-spokesman-capt-jeff-davis-on-us-strike-in-syria|title=Statement from Pentagon Spokesman Capt. Jeff Davis on U.S. strike in S|publisher=U.S. Department of Defense|access-date=7 April 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="cnn-1">{{cite web|last1=Starr|first1=Barbara|last2=Diamond|first2=Jeremy|title=Trump launches military strike against Syria|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2017/04/06/politics/donald-trump-syria-military/index.html|publisher=CNN|accessdate=7 April 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407021906/http://edition.cnn.com/2017/04/06/politics/donald-trump-syria-military/index.html|archivedate=7 April 2017|date=6 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="bbc-1">{{cite web|title=Syria war: US launches missile strikes following chemical 'attack'|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39523654|publisher=BBC News|accessdate=7 April 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407022056/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39523654|archivedate=7 April 2017|date=7 April 2017}}</ref> The strike was ordered by [[President of the United States|US President]] [[Donald Trump]] as a direct response to the [[Khan Shaykhun chemical attack]] on April 4, 2017.<ref name="cnn-1"/><ref name="wapo-1">{{cite web|last1=Lamothe|first1=Dan|last2=Ryan|first2=Missy|last3=Gibbons-Neff|first3=Thomas|title=U.S. strikes Syrian military airfield in first direct assault on Bashar al-Assad's government|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-weighing-military-options-following-chemical-weapons-attack-in-syria/2017/04/06/0c59603a-1ae8-11e7-9887-1a5314b56a08_story.html?utm_term=.225bc956b60a|website=The Washington Post|accessdate=7 April 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407024143/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-weighing-military-options-following-chemical-weapons-attack-in-syria/2017/04/06/0c59603a-1ae8-11e7-9887-1a5314b56a08_story.html?utm_term=.8c07d2ab7210|archivedate=7 April 2017|date=6 April 2017}}</ref>
On the morning of 7 April 2017, during the [[Syrian Civil War]], the United States launched 59 [[Tomahawk (missile)|Tomahawk]] [[cruise missile]]s from the [[Mediterranean Sea]] into Syria, aimed at the Syrian government's [[Shayrat Airbase]].<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Releases/News-Release-View/Article/1144598/statement-from-pentagon-spokesman-capt-jeff-davis-on-us-strike-in-syria|title=Statement from Pentagon Spokesman Capt. Jeff Davis on U.S. strike in S|publisher=U.S. Department of Defense|access-date=7 April 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="cnn-1">{{cite web|last1=Starr|first1=Barbara|last2=Diamond|first2=Jeremy|title=Trump launches military strike against Syria|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2017/04/06/politics/donald-trump-syria-military/index.html|publisher=CNN|accessdate=7 April 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407021906/http://edition.cnn.com/2017/04/06/politics/donald-trump-syria-military/index.html|archivedate=7 April 2017|date=6 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="bbc-1">{{cite web|title=Syria war: US launches missile strikes following chemical 'attack'|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39523654|publisher=BBC News|accessdate=7 April 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407022056/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39523654|archivedate=7 April 2017|date=7 April 2017}}</ref> The strike was ordered by [[President of the United States|US President]] [[Donald Trump]] as a direct response to the [[Khan Shaykhun chemical attack]] on April 4, 2017.<ref name="cnn-1"/><ref name="wapo-1">{{cite web|last1=Lamothe|first1=Dan|last2=Ryan|first2=Missy|last3=Gibbons-Neff|first3=Thomas|title=U.S. strikes Syrian military airfield in first direct assault on Bashar al-Assad's government|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-weighing-military-options-following-chemical-weapons-attack-in-syria/2017/04/06/0c59603a-1ae8-11e7-9887-1a5314b56a08_story.html?utm_term=.225bc956b60a|website=The Washington Post|accessdate=7 April 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407024143/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-weighing-military-options-following-chemical-weapons-attack-in-syria/2017/04/06/0c59603a-1ae8-11e7-9887-1a5314b56a08_story.html?utm_term=.8c07d2ab7210|archivedate=7 April 2017|date=6 April 2017}}</ref>


The strike was the first unilateral attack by the United States military to intentionally target [[Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Syria Region|Ba'athist]] [[Syrian government]] forces during the war.<ref name="wapo-1"/><ref name="abc-au-1">{{cite web|author1=''ABC News'' staff|title=US warships launch cruise missile strike against Syrian airfield in retaliation for chemical attack|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-07/us-launches-cruise-missile-strike-on-syria/8425132|publisher=ABC News Australia|accessdate=7 April 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407023424/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-07/us-launches-cruise-missile-strike-on-syria/8425132|archivedate=7 April 2017|date=7 April 2017}}</ref> President Trump justified the strike by stating, "It is in this vital national security interest of the United States to prevent and deter the spread and use of deadly chemical weapons."<ref name="dn-1">{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/world/2017/04/06/us-launches-missile-strike-syria|title=Trump calls on 'all civilized nations' to end carnage in Syria after launching missile strike|website=Dallas News}}</ref> Political response to the U.S. attack was divided, with some members of the U.S. Congress, like [[Rand Paul]] and [[Ted Lieu]], calling the attack unconstitutional, while some international diplomats, like Bolivian Ambassador to the UN [[Sacha Llorenty]], described the attack as a violation of international law.<ref name="UNSC1">{{cite web|last=Shaw|first=Adam|title=Haley forces Bolivia to defend Assad 'atrocities' in 'public view' at UN session|url=http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/07/haley-forces-bolivia-to-defend-assad-atrocities-in-public-view-at-un-session.html|publisher=[[Fox News]]|date=7 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="NYTFallout">{{cite news|title=U.S. Airstrikes in Syria: Fallout Around the World|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/07/us/politics/trump-syria-airstrikes.html|publisher=The New York Times|date=7 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="The Atlantic response">{{cite web|last1=Ford|first1=Matt|title=A Polarized Political Response to Trump's Syria Strike|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/04/syria-reaction/522252/|website=The Atlantic|accessdate=8 April 2017|date=6 April 2017}}</ref>
The strike was the first unilateral attack by the United States military to intentionally target [[Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Syria Region|Ba'athist]] [[Syrian government]] forces during the war.<ref name="wapo-1"/><ref name="abc-au-1">{{cite web|author1=''ABC News'' staff|title=US warships launch cruise missile strike against Syrian airfield in retaliation for chemical attack|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-07/us-launches-cruise-missile-strike-on-syria/8425132|publisher=ABC News Australia|accessdate=7 April 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407023424/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-07/us-launches-cruise-missile-strike-on-syria/8425132|archivedate=7 April 2017|date=7 April 2017}}</ref> President Trump justified the strike by stating, "It is in this vital national security interest of the United States to prevent and deter the spread and use of deadly chemical weapons."<ref name="dn-1">{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/world/2017/04/06/us-launches-missile-strike-syria|title=Trump calls on 'all civilized nations' to end carnage in Syria after launching missile strike|website=Dallas News}}</ref>


==Attack==
==Attack==

Revision as of 06:20, 9 April 2017

2017 Shayrat missile strike
Part of the Syrian Civil War,
the American-led intervention in Syria,
and Cold War II[1][2]
USS Ross firing a Tomahawk missile towards the Shayrat Airbase
Operational scopeSingle-site targeted military strike
Location
Shayrat Airbase, Shayrat, Syria

34°30′2″N 36°53′57″E / 34.50056°N 36.89917°E / 34.50056; 36.89917
Target Shayrat Airbase
Date7 April 2017
04:40 EEST (UTC+03:00)
Executed by United States Navy
Casualties16–17 killed (7–8 soldiers, 9 civilians)[3][4]
Shayrat Airbase is located in Syria
Shayrat Airbase
Shayrat Airbase
Location of Shayrat Airbase in Syria

On the morning of 7 April 2017, during the Syrian Civil War, the United States launched 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the Mediterranean Sea into Syria, aimed at the Syrian government's Shayrat Airbase.[6][7][8] The strike was ordered by US President Donald Trump as a direct response to the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack on April 4, 2017.[7][9]

The strike was the first unilateral attack by the United States military to intentionally target Ba'athist Syrian government forces during the war.[9][10] President Trump justified the strike by stating, "It is in this vital national security interest of the United States to prevent and deter the spread and use of deadly chemical weapons."[11]

Attack

On the evening of 6 April, under the War Powers Resolution, Trump notified the U.S. Congress of his plan on the missile strike.[12] According to a White House official, over 24 members of Congress were briefed at the notification.[12] Internationally, the United States also notified several countries, including Canada, Australia, and Russia, in advance of the strike.[13][14][15][16]

The strike targeted Shayrat Airbase in the Homs Governorate, which was believed by American intelligence to be the base for the aircraft that carried out the chemical weapons attack on 4 April (see Khan Shaykhun chemical attack),[17][9] and was intended to destroy air defenses, aircraft, hangars and fuel.[5][9] 59 Tomahawk missiles were said to have been launched from two U.S. Navy warships, USS Ross and USS Porter, at around 20:40 EDT (04:40 local time)[5][9] but actually 60 were fired with one landing in the water after launch.[18]

The U.S. Central Command stated in a press release that Tomahawk missiles hit "aircraft, hardened aircraft shelters, petroleum and logistical storage, ammunition supply bunkers, defense systems, and radars".[19] Initial U.S. reports claimed "approximately 20 planes" were destroyed, and that 58 out of the 59 cruise missiles launched "severely degraded or destroyed" their intended target.[20][21] According to Russia's defense ministry, 23 hit the base, and it did not know where the other 36 landed.[22][23] Reportedly nine planes were destroyed by the strikes and that all planes were thought to have been out of action at the time.[24] Some observers conclude, that the Russian government and therefore also the Syrian government was warned and had enough time to move most of the planes to another base.[25][26] The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the strike damaged over a dozen hangars, a fuel depot, and an air defense base.[27][28] Another source reported that 15 fighter jets were damaged or destroyed and that the destruction of fuel tankers caused several explosions and a large fire.[29] Seven or eight Syrian soldiers were killed,[3][4] including a general;[28] Russian military personnel were also present at the airbase at the time it was attacked.[29]

It was the first time that the United States had carried out military action against the forces of Bashar al-Assad.[11][30]

Aftermath

Within a day of the attack, Russia announced it would strengthen Syria's air defenses[31] and formally notified the Pentagon that as of 21:00 GMT (00:00 Moscow Time, 8 April 2017), Russia had suspended the U.S.–Russia Memorandum on Mutual Understanding, which had established a hotline between the countries′ militaries designed to avoid collisions between their aircraft over Syria.[32][33][34]

According to pro-Syrian government sources, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant took advantage of the attack and absence of the Syrian Air Force in eastern Homs, by launching several attacks on the Syrian Army's defenses the western Palmyra countryside. It also attacked the checkpoints outside the village of al-Furqalas, but those attacks were repelled.[35][36][37]

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the Shayrat airbase remained operational and Syrian warplanes took off from it the following day.[38]

The price of oil briefly rose over 2% following the strike.[39]

On 7 April 2017, an urgent session was held by the United Nations Security Council. Bolivian ambassador Sacha Llorenty requested a closed session, but U.S. ambassador Nikki Haley forced the meeting to be held in full public view.[40]

On 8 April 2017, the UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson issued a statement that announced that, upon consultations with the United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, he had cancelled his trip to Moscow scheduled for 10 April (according to his statement; originally slated for 31 March[41][42]).

Reactions

Belligerents and directly involved parties

United States

Missiles being launched from the USS Porter
Trump receives a briefing on a military strike on Syria from his National Security team.
A Tomahawk missile during a test flight

Donald Trump’s military action against Syria was without congressional[43][44][45][46] or United Nations Security Council approval,[45][47] and reactions from members of Congress were mixed and not uniform by political party. Paul Ryan (R–WI), the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, said the strike was "appropriate and just." House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R–CA) said, "Assad has made his disregard for innocent human life and longstanding norms against chemical weapons use crystal clear. Tonight's strikes show these evil actions carry consequences."[48] House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D–CA) said, "Tonight's strike in Syria appears to be a proportional response to the regime's use of chemical weapons." Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R–KY) said the strike was "perfectly executed and for the right purpose."[49] Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–NY) said, "Making sure Assad knows that when he commits such despicable atrocities he will pay a price is the right thing to do."[50][51] Senator Bill Nelson (D–FL) expressed his support and said, "I hope this teaches Assad not to use chemical weapons again."[52] Senator Marco Rubio (R–FL) called it an "important decisive step." Senator Orrin Hatch (R–UT) said, "'No child of God should ever suffer such horror.' Amen." Senators John McCain (R–AZ) and Lindsey Graham (R–SC) said, "Unlike the previous administration, President Trump confronted a pivotal moment in Syria and took action. For that, he deserves the support of the American people." Their sentiment was shared by fellow Senators Bob Corker (R–TN), Tom Cotton (R–AR), Joni Ernst (R–IA), Cory Gardner (R–CO), David Perdue (R–GA), Ben Sasse (R–NE), and Thom Tillis (R–NC).[50][51]

Other lawmakers criticized the President's actions. Representative Adam Schiff (D–CA), the Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, was informed of the strike by Dan Coats, the Director of National Intelligence, as it was happening. He urged the administration "not to make this a military effort to change the regime."[53] In a joint statement, Representatives and Iraq War veterans Seth Moulton (D–MA) and Steve Russell (R–OK) said, "We cannot stand by in silence as dictators murder children with chemical weapons but military action without clear goals and objectives gets us nowhere."[54] Senator Chris Coons (D–DE) said he was "gravely concerned that the United States is engaging further militarily in Syria without a well-thought-out, comprehensive plan." Representative Ted Lieu (D–CA) and Senator Tim Kaine (D–VA) called the strike unconstitutional,[52] with the former tweeting, "This was done with no debate in Congress and no explanation to the American people." Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D–HI) gave a more forceful message and said, "This escalation is short-sighted and will lead to more dead civilians, more refugees, the strengthening of al-Qaeda and other terrorists, and a possible nuclear war between the United States and Russia." Other lawmakers expressing criticism included Senators Michael Bennet (D–CO), Ben Cardin (D–MD), Ted Cruz (R–TX), Dick Durbin (D–IL), Ed Markey (D–MA), Jeff Merkley (D–OR), Elizabeth Warren (D–MA), and Representatives Joaquín Castro (D–TX) and Steny Hoyer (D–MD).[50][51]

A number of Republicans with libertarian leanings also criticized the strike. Senator Mike Lee (R–UT) said, "President Trump should make his case in front of the American people and allow their elected representatives to debate the benefits and risks of further Middle East intervention to our national security interests."[55] Senator Rand Paul (R–KY) tweeted, "While we all condemn the atrocities in Syria, the United States was not attacked." Representatives Justin Amash (R–MI) said, "Airstrikes are an act of war. Atrocities in Syria cannot justify departure from Constitution, which vests in Congress power to commence war," and Thomas Massie (R–KY) called it a "big mistake."[56][50][51]

Bernie Sanders considered "that such engagements are disastrous for American security, for the American economy and for the American people".[57] Many right-wing populist supporters criticized Trump's reversal of policy toward war in Syria and Middle East. For example, in 2013, Trump tweeted - "What will we get for bombing Syria besides more debt and a possible long term conflict? Obama needs Congressional approval",[47] while in 2016 - "Clinton's flailing Syria policy was judged a failure".[58] Ann Coulter pointed out that Trump "campaigned on not getting involved in Mideast" and this was one of the reasons many voted for him. Paul Joseph Watson disappointingly stated that by this action Trump "was just another deep state/Neo-Con puppet".[57]

Syria

Syrian state media condemned the strike, calling it an "act of aggression", and claiming it caused unspecified losses.[59] The Syrian Army said that its response will be to continue to "crush terrorism" and restore "peace and security to all Syrians".[60]

The Governor of Homs, Talal Barazi, said that the strike proves that the United States is supporting terrorism within Syria. Barazi told the Syrian News Channel that "they are not surprised today to see the supporting parties interfering directly after the failure of terrorists in targeting Syria".[61]

The spokesperson for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad called the missile strikes "unjust and arrogant aggression", and an "outrageous act", and that the attack "does not change the deep policies" of the Syrian Government.[62]

The Syrian Ambassador Bashar Jaafari at the UN Security Council session stated that "this act makes America a partner of ISIL, Al-Nusra and other terrorist groups", and it was a violation of the U.N. Charter.[40]

Najib Ghadbian, a representative of the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, welcomed the strikes: "They are first good steps but we would like them to be part of a bigger strategy that would put an end to the mass killing, an end to impunity and eventually we hope that they will lead to a kind of a political transition [in Syria]."[63]

The pro-Turkish Kurdish National Council[64] welcomed the missile strikes in Syria. "All Syrian people, including the Kurds, are happy and welcoming such an air campaign by the United States", a leader in the Kurdish Unity Party, part of the KNC, stated.[65]

Salih Muslim Muhammad, co-leader of the Democratic Union Party, stated that the attack "must yield positive results since the parties who did not believe in a political solution" will "reconsider" and "see that there is no military solution", and the US was "forced" to execute the attack. The PYD "hoped" that the US will not only attack the Syrian government but "other parties have also used it, in Sheikh Maqsood, in Rojava, and Raqqa."[66]

International

Russia

Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the strike an illegal "act of aggression" which substantially impairs Russia–United States relations, and was based on a "trumped-up pretext".[67] The Russian Government also alleged that the strike was an attempt to distract the world from civilian casualties in Iraq (an apparent reference to U.S. airstrike in Mosul that killed more than 200).[68] The Russian Foreign Ministry denounced the strike as being based on false intelligence and against international law, suspended the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Prevention of Flight Safety Incidents that had been signed with the U.S., and called an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council.[69] Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov compared the strike to the 2003 invasion of Iraq.[70] Russian Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev said the attack brought the U.S. "within an inch" of clashing with the Russian military.[71] Russia has sent the frigate Admiral Grigorovich-class frigate to the east Mediterranean in response[72] and warned that US strike could have "extremely serious" consequences.[73]

Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani condemned the U.S. military strike in Syria, saying: "This man who is now in office in America claimed that he wanted to fight terrorism but today all terrorists in Syria are celebrating the US attack."[74] According to Iran's foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, "Not even two decades after 9/11, U.S. military fighting on same side as al-Qaida & ISIS in Yemen & Syria. Time to stop hype and cover-ups."[75]

Others

The governments of Albania,[76] Australia,[77] Bahrain,[78] Canada,[79] Denmark,[80] Estonia,[81] France,[82] Georgia,[83] Germany,[82] Israel,[84] Italy,[85] Japan,[86] Jordan,[87] Kosovo,[76] Kuwait,[88] Latvia,[89] Lithuania,[90] New Zealand,[91] Norway,[92] Poland,[93] Qatar,[88] Romania,[94] Saudi Arabia,[95] Turkey,[96] Ukraine,[97] the United Arab Emirates,[98] and the United Kingdom[99] generally supported the strike, some calling it a just response and strong message against the use of chemical weapons. The Netherlands said it understood why the strike was carried out but that it is important to de-escalate the situation as soon as possible.[100] The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and the European Union have also expressed support for the attack.[101] Luxembourg's foreign minister Jean Asselborn called the strikes a "brutally symbolic military action" but said that the strike against a Syrian military air field was understandable.[102]

The Chinese, Greek and Swedish governments offered neutral responses to the attack while the Indonesian government expressed concern over the airstrikes.[103][104][105][106] Trump told Xi Jinping, the President of the People's Republic of China and his guest at Mar-a-Lago, that he had ordered the attack; the missiles were near their targets as the Chinese leader left the resort.[107] Xi told Trump that he understood the need of a military operation to respond when children were killed, according to Rex Tillerson. [108] The Egyptian foreign ministry called on the United States and Russia to "contain the conflict" and reach a comprehensive and final resolution to the crisis,[109] as did Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó who said that the civil war "cannot be resolved without an American-Russian accord"[110] and Colombian President and 2016 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Juan Manuel Santos who called for a political solution for the conflict in Syria and dialogue between the United States and Russia to avoid escalating the already complex situation.[111] The government of Switzerland has urged the international community to tackle the escalating Syrian crisis through diplomatic means rather than military confrontation.[112]

The governments of Belarus, Brazil, Bolivia and Venezuela criticized the strikes, with Bolivia describing the actions as a violation of international law and Iran arguing that the strike would strengthen terrorists and complicate the war.[113][99] Bolivian ambassador Sacha Llorenty accused the U.S. for "imperialistic action" and related the current US Security Council situation with the one from 2003 about the Iraq War, when Colin Powell wrongly alleged that Iraq was hiding weapons of mass destruction.[40] Belarus condemned the attack as "unacceptable",[114] while Venezuela described the attack as a violation of Syria's sovereignty.[115] Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Aloysio Nunes Ferreira condemned the “unilateral use of force” by the United States without authorization from the United Nations.[116] North Korea said that the strikes were an unforgivable act of aggression and that the strikes demonstrate why the country is entitled to its nuclear weapons program.[117]

See also

References

  1. ^ The Cold War Officially Gets Renewed For a Second Season
  2. ^ Norway’s Okkupert: Russia, The Neo-Cold War, Crimea, the Baltics, and Finlandization
  3. ^ a b Abdulrahim, Raja; Rydan, Noam (7 April 2017). "Syria Says Strike Kills 16, Damages Air Base" – via www.wsj.com.
  4. ^ a b The regime forces and their allied forces respond to the American strikes by taking off two 2 warplanes from Shayrat airbase, death toll of these strikes rises to 8
  5. ^ a b c Gordon, Michael R.; Cooper, Helene; Shear, Michael D. (6 April 2017). "Dozens of U.S. Missiles Hit Air Base in Syria". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  6. ^ "Statement from Pentagon Spokesman Capt. Jeff Davis on U.S. strike in S" (Press release). U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  7. ^ a b Starr, Barbara; Diamond, Jeremy (6 April 2017). "Trump launches military strike against Syria". CNN. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  8. ^ "Syria war: US launches missile strikes following chemical 'attack'". BBC News. 7 April 2017. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  9. ^ a b c d e Lamothe, Dan; Ryan, Missy; Gibbons-Neff, Thomas (6 April 2017). "U.S. strikes Syrian military airfield in first direct assault on Bashar al-Assad's government". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  10. ^ ABC News staff (7 April 2017). "US warships launch cruise missile strike against Syrian airfield in retaliation for chemical attack". ABC News Australia. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  11. ^ a b "Trump calls on 'all civilized nations' to end carnage in Syria after launching missile strike". Dallas News.
  12. ^ a b "Can the President Attack Another Country Without Congress?". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  13. ^ Boutilier, Alex (7 April 2017). "Canada supports 'limited' attack on Syrian airbase, Trudeau says". The Star. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  14. ^ Tingle, Laura (7 April 2017). "Australia briefed beforehand on US strike". The Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  15. ^ "Al Jazeera and news agencies" (7 April 2017). "US launches cruise missiles at Syrian air base". Al Jazeera. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  16. ^ AFP (7 April 2017). "UN divided over Syria gas attack probe as US launches missile strike". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  17. ^ US strikes on Syrian base: what we know – AFP. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  18. ^ "Syrian villagers near U.S. missile strike know the sound of battle – but never as horrific as this". 7 April 2017 – via LA Times.
  19. ^ "Statement from Pentagon Spokesman Capt. Jeff Davis on U.S. strike in Syria". U.S. Central Command. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  20. ^ CNN, Laura Smith-Spark and Barbara Starr. "US investigates possible Russia role in Syria chemical attack". {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  21. ^ CNN, Barbara Starr and Jeremy Diamond. "Trump launches military strike against Syria". {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  22. ^ Hennessy-Fiske, Molly; Bulos, Nabih (7 April 2017). "Syrians report 15 dead in U.S. airstrike". Los Angeles Times. Irbil. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  23. ^ Konashenkov, Igor (7 April 2017). "MoD to hold briefing after US strike in Syria – TAPE FEED". RT. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  24. ^ "Nine Syrian planes destroyed by US strike on airfield". ITV News. 7 April 2017.
  25. ^ Dolejší, Karel (7 April 2017). "Pokud Trump nařídí útok na Asada, má v kapse "velkou" dohodu s Putinem" [If Trump orders an attack on Assad, he has "big" deal with Putin]. Britské listy (in Czech). Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  26. ^ Dolejší, Karel (7 April 2017). "Noční útok v Sýrii: Rusové byli varováni, tedy i Asad. Provoz ostřelované základny lze obnovit v řádu týdnů" [Night attack in Syria: The Russians have been warned, including Assad. Operation bombarded bases can be restored in a matter of weeks]. Britské listy. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  27. ^ "The Latest: Group says at least 4 killed in US Syria attack". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  28. ^ a b "Syrian monitor says airbase almost destroyed in strike". Reuters UK. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  29. ^ a b "Latest update from Syrian airbase attacked by US Navy". Al-Masdar News. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  30. ^ Smith-Spark, Laura; Starr, Barbara (7 April 2017). "US investigates possible Russia role in Syria chemical attack". CNN. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  31. ^ Lynch, Suzanne (7 April 2017). "United States warns: we're 'prepared to do more' in Syria". The Irish Times. Washington, D.C. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  32. ^ "Минобороны РФ вызвало на ковер военного атташе при посольстве США". newsru.com. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  33. ^ "Syria war: US warns of 'more' after missile strikes". BBC. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  34. ^ "Syria: Here's what you need to know about Trump's strike on air base". ABC News Australia. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  35. ^ Fadel, Leith (7 April 2017). "ISIL launches offensive near military base targeted by US missiles". Al-Masdar News. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  36. ^ Fadel, Leith (7 April 2017). "ISIL takes advantage of US attack on government to storm western Palmyra". Al-Masdar News. Beirut. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  37. ^ ISIS used US missile strike to launch new offensive near Palmyra, Homs governor tells RT. RT. 7 April 2017.
  38. ^ "Syrian jets take off from air base U.S. missiles struck: Syrian Observatory". Reuters. 7 April 2017.
  39. ^ Sile, Aza Wee; Ming, Cheang (7 April 2017). "Oil jumps, dollar slightly weaker as US fires dozens of missiles at targets in Syria". CNBC. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  40. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference UNSC1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  41. ^ Борис Джонсон отменил визит в Москву 10 апреля
  42. ^ Захарова назвала отмену визита Джонсона в Москву «ноу-хау в дипломатии»
  43. ^ Ackerman, Bruce (7 April 2017). "Trump Must Get Congress's O.K. on Syria". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  44. ^ Siddiqui, Sabrina; Gambino, Lauren (7 April 2017). "Are Donald Trump's missile strikes in Syria legal?". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  45. ^ a b Allen, Nick (7 April 2017). "Was Donald Trump's missile strike in Syria illegal?". The Telegraph. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  46. ^ Cevallos, Danny (8 April 2017). "Were Trump's missile strikes illegal?". CNN. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  47. ^ a b Savage, Charlie (7 April 2017). "Was Trump's Syria Strike Illegal? Explaining Presidential War Powers". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 April 2017. Notably, in 2013, when President Barack Obama appeared to be on the verge of striking Syria for using chemical weapons, Mr. Trump embraced Mr. Paul's view, writing on Twitter: "What will we get for bombing Syria besides more debt and a possible long term conflict? Obama needs Congressional approval."
  48. ^ "Statement on U.S. Airstrikes in Syria". 6 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  49. ^ McCaskell, Nolan D. (7 April 2017). "McConnell: Trump's airstrike didn't need congressional authorization". Politico. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  50. ^ a b c d Fowler, Tara (6 April 2017). "Strike on Syria gets mixed reaction from lawmakers". ABC News. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  51. ^ a b c d Vavra, Shannon; Savitsky, Shane (7 April 2017). "Reactions to U.S. strikes in Syria". Axios. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  52. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference The Atlantic response was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  53. ^ Shabad, Rebecca (6 April 2017). "What is Congress saying about the Syria missile strike?". CBS News. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  54. ^ Frizell, Sam (7 April 2017). "Syria Missile Attack Gets Mixed Reaction in Congress". Time. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  55. ^ Carney, Jordain (6 April 2017). "Paul, Lee: Congress needs to vote on Trump's military action in Syria". The Hill. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  56. ^ Prokop, Andrew (6 April 2017). "Syria strike reactions: what top Republicans and Democrats in Congress are saying". Vox. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  57. ^ a b Labott, Elise; Gaouette, Nicole (8 April 2017). "After Syria strike, populist supporters abandon Trump at home and abroad". CNN. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  58. ^ Fandos, Nicholas (7 April 2017). "Trump's View of Syria: How It Evolved, in 19 Tweets". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  59. ^ "US 'aggression' causes losses: Syrian state media". World Bulletin. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  60. ^ "Donald Trump's Syrian airstrike 'significant blow to US-Russia relations', says Kremlin". The Guardian. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  61. ^ "Homs governor: Strike clear sign US backs 'terrorists'". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  62. ^ "Syria's Assad Calls U.S. Airstrikes an Outrageous Act". U.S. News and World Report. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  63. ^ "Syrian National Coalition hails US strike on Homs base". Al Jazeera. 7 April 2017.
  64. ^ "KNC leader arrested after increasing tensions between rival Kurdish parties in Syria". ARA News. 14 August 2016.
  65. ^ Wladimir van Wilgenburg (8 April 2017). "Syrian Kurds welcome Trump airstrikes". ARA News.
  66. ^ "All groups in Syria with chemical weapons should be targeted: PYD co-leader". Kom News. 8 April 2017.
  67. ^ Robinson, Julian. "Putin calls US strikes against Syria 'aggression against sovereign country'". TASS. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  68. ^ "What We Know About the U.S. Military Strike Against Syria". New York. 7 April 2017.
  69. ^ "Заявление МИД России в связи с вооруженной акцией США в Сирии 7 апреля 2017 года".
  70. ^ "TASS: Lavrov compares US strike in Syria to 2003 Iraq invasion". Focus News. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  71. ^ "Russia says US air strikes in Syria came 'within an inch' of military clash with their forces". The Independent. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  72. ^ "Russia Sends Frigate to Mediterranean Following U.S. Retaliation Strike; U.S. Destroyers Remain On Station". USNI News. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  73. ^ Nich, Michelle; Osborn, Andrew; Perry, Tom (8 April 2017). "Russia warns of serious consequences from U.S. strike in Syria". Reuters. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  74. ^ "Iran's Rouhani says Trump abetting Syria 'terrorists'". SBS News. 8 April 2017.
  75. ^ "Iran issues threat over US strikes in Syria". Fox News Channel. 7 April 2017.
  76. ^ a b "Albania and Kosovo, pro-attack". Top Channel (in Albanian). 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  77. ^ "'Australian government strongly supports' Syria strike: Turnbull". SBS World News. 7 April 2017. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  78. ^ "Saudi Arabia, Bahrain voice support for US missile strike on Syria". Arab News. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  79. ^ "Canada supports 'limited and focused' U.S. military action against Syria, Trudeau says". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  80. ^ "Denmark backs US attack on Syrian airbase". The Copenhagen Post. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  81. ^ "Mikser: US attack on Syria 'appropriate and necessary'". news.err.ee. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  82. ^ a b "Merkel, Hollande voice support for US strike against Assad". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  83. ^ "Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  84. ^ "Netanyahu praises 'message of resolve' in US strike on Syria". The Times of Israel. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  85. ^ "Italy Says It Supports US Strikes on Syria". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  86. ^ "Japan supports U.S. missile strike in Syria". Japan Today. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  87. ^ "Jordan says U.S. strike on Syria was 'necessary response'". The Jerusalem Post. Reuters. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  88. ^ a b "Kuwait, GCC states including Qatar support US strikes". Kuwait News Agency. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  89. ^ "Rinkēvičs: Syria strike was an adequate reaction". LSM. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  90. ^ "Grybauskaitė: Syrian, Russian leaders must know red lines". DELFI. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  91. ^ "Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully on US air strikes: 'We can understand why'". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  92. ^ "Dette mener Norge om Syria-angrep".
  93. ^ "Poland Supports US Actions on Syria". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  94. ^ "PM Grindeanu: We condemn chemical weapons attack in Syria". Agerpress. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  95. ^ "Saudi Arabia Says Fully Supports US Military Strikes". The Jerusalem Post. 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  96. ^ "'Turkey welcomes 'significant' US strikes on Syria base". Anadolu Agency. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  97. ^ "Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Syria". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  98. ^ "UAE backs U.S. air strikes against Syrian regime". Emirates News Agency. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  99. ^ a b Packham, Colin (7 April 2017). "Iran condemns air strike in Syria; Britain, Australia give support". Sydney. Reuters. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  100. ^ "Koenders: begrip voor VS maar de-escalatie nu belangrijk". NOS. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  101. ^ "Syria war: World reaction to US missile attack". BBC. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  102. ^ "Syria: Asselborn: US strike not coherent military strategy". 7 April 2017.
  103. ^ Onyanga-Omara, Jane (7 April 2017). "U.S. allies praise Trump's strikes on a Syria airbase". USA Today. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  104. ^ Aisch, Gregor. "Which Countries Support and Which Oppose the U.S. Missile Strikes in Syria". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  105. ^ Yosephine, Liza (7 April 2017). "Indonesia 'concerned' over airstrike on Syria". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  106. ^ "Source: Greece Warns Against Military Intervention in Syria After Missile Attack". Sputnik News. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  107. ^ Pettypice, Shannon; Sink, Justin; Jacobs, Jennifer (7 April 2017). "From steak dinner to makeshift situation room in Mar-a-Lago: Inside Trump's Syria strike". Tampa Bay Times. Bloomberg News.
  108. ^ US strikes on Syria: Xi Jinping told Donald Trump he understood the US response 'because of the death of children', Telegraph
  109. ^ "Egypt urges US, Russia to 'contain conflict' following Syria airstrikes". Ahram Online. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  110. ^ "An American-Russian accord is needed, but this is something we are currently very far from". Government of Hungary. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  111. ^ @JuanManSantos (7 April 2017). ""Hago un llamado a encontrar una solución política en Siria y a que el diálogo entre EE UU y Rusia evite que escale la ya compleja situación" (Tweet) (in Spanish) – via Twitter.
  112. ^ "Swiss warn against military escalation in Syria". swissinfo.ch. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  113. ^ Cite error: The named reference NYTFallout was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  114. ^ "Belarus describes U.S. missile attack on Syrian airfield as unacceptable". 7 April 2017.
  115. ^ https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2017-04-07/the-latest-japans-abe-supports-us-resolve-on-syria
  116. ^ "Brazil condemns 'unilateral use of force' in the U.S. attack on Syria".
  117. ^ Ju-min Park; Jack Kim (8 April 2017). "North Korea calls U.S. strikes on Syria 'unforgivable': report". Reuters. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to 2017 Shayrat missile strike.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2017_Shayrat_missile_strike&oldid=774550141"