Syria army says 6 dead in U.S. strike

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Syria army says 6 dead in U.S. strike
The strike is the first direct US military action against President Bashar al-Assad since the start of Syria's war in March 2011

DAMASCUS, Syria – Six people were killed and serious damage caused by a US missile strike on a Syrian air base in the center of the country early Friday, April 7, Syria’s army said.

“At 3:42 am (0042 GMT) the United States carried out a flagrant aggression with missiles against one of our airbases in the central region, killing 6 people and wounding a number of others, and causing significant damage,” a spokesman said, reading from a statement on state television.

He did not specify whether the casualties were civilian or military, and gave no further details on the damage caused by the attack on the Shayrat Airfield in Homs province. (READ: U.S. strikes on Syrian base: What we know)

The strike was the first direct US military action against President Bashar al-Assad since the start of Syria’s war in March 2011.

It came after a suspected chemical attack against a rebel-held town that killed at least 86 people and left dozens more suffering convulsions, vomiting and foaming at the mouth.

Syria’s government and army denied any use of chemical weapons or involvement in the incident. (READ: U.S. strikes on Syria: How the world reacted)

“The high command of the army and armed forces confirms that its response will be further determination to pursue its national duty in the defense of the Syrian people and to crush terrorism wherever it is,” the statement added.

It accused Washington of being allied with jihadist groups like the Islamic State group, and said it was seeking to “justify this aggression” by pointing the finger at Damascus for the suspected chemical attack “without knowing the truth.” – Rappler.com

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