selected. this evening we conducted strikes with two allies on multiple sites that will result in long-term degradation in syria s capability to research, and deploy chemical and biological weapons. this will result in inexcusable inflicted maximum damage without unnecessary risk to innocent civilians. kelly: let s go to connor powell who joined us from the jerusalem bureau. reporter: we are getting more information about the target struck by the united states in syria. the pentagon talked about cities in damascus, a chemical research facility was hit, chemical storage facility and we are
jackie: let s go to connor powell, what is the latest? reporter: the us strikes in syria began 61/2 hours ago at 4:00 am local time in the middle of the night. we know of 3 targets that were hit by 100 or so us missiles joining in were friends in the united kingdom as well. the pentagon says among the targets were chemical research facility in damascus and the chemical storage facility near homes. there is a report that the duma airbase outside the mask us was targeted as well but russia saying it s air defense shut down - whether they did any damage. the pentagon has been stressing
by air force bombers and fighter jets. joseph dunford discussed the targets that were selected. we conducted strikes with two allies that result in long-term degradation in syria s capability to research and deploy chemical and biological weapons. important infrastructure was destroyed which will result in a setback for the syrian regime. they will lose years of research and developing data, specialized equipment and chemical weapons precursors. this was a strong message to the regime that their actions were inexcusable and also inflicted maximum damage without unnecessary risk to innocent civilians. kelly: let s go to connor powell live from jerusalem. reporter: the pentagon firing 100 missiles into syria just
warned syria s allies, specifically addressing russia and iran about their continued association with syria. to iran and to russia, i ask, what kind of a nation wants to be associated with the mass murder of innocent men, women, and children? the nations of the world can be judged by the friends they keep. for the latest on this, let s go to connor powell who joins us live now from our jerusalem bureau. connor? the assad regime trying to paint a picture this morning that the strikes really had no impact. just a few minutes ago the presidential count of the bashar al assad on twitter putting out video of him walking to the office like it was just some normal day. and a few minutes before that, a syrian military personnel giving a press conference confirming the air strikes but also saying
explanation. rob: we are going to see if you can spin around in it. did you thanks for waking up with us on thursday morning. donald trump fulfilling a campaign promise to formally recognize jerusalem as the capital of israel and move the us embassy there. previous presidents made this a major campaign promise, they failed to deliver. i am delivering. with the president did today was listen to the will of the american people, unanimously voted against 6 months ago republicans and democrats to do this. moon jae-in the division sparking a ripple effect as furious palestinians burn american flags and call for three days of rage. let s go to connor powell for