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Syria at this hour. And about an hour and a half ago as rachel just reported, the United States started bombing syria. The eastern part of syria in its ongoing action against the Islamic State in that region. Rear admiral john kirby issued a written statement tonight confirming, quote, u. S. Military and partner nation forces are undertaking military action against isil terrorists in syria, using a mix of Fighter Bomber and tomahawk land attack missiles. The decision conduct these strikes was made earlier today under authorization granted by the commander in chief. Joining me from the pentagon is nbc pentagon correspondent, and at the white house is senior White House Correspondent Chris Jansing. Jim, what do we know about what the munitions that are involved tonight, the degree of this attack . Well husband military officials are describing these air strikes tonight as significant, not necessarily strike and awe. But in fact, they launched cruise missiles from u. S. Navy ships in the

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