Syrian state TV reports attack on research center in Damascus, 13 missiles downed
From CNN's Roba Alhenawhi
Syrian state-run TV says there are reports of aggression targeting the research center in the Barzeh area of the city of Damascus
Syrian air defenses have also hit 13 missiles in Al Kiswah in the suburbs of Damascus, the state TV also reports.
US officials: "What you’ve seen tonight is not the end of the US response"
From CNN's Pam Brown and Jim Sciutto
Two US officials said attacks could continue beyond tonight, with a senior administration official saying “this isn't over."
A US official said a big concern is how much more sophisticated Russia’s capabilities are now compared to last year. The source says they are "significantly enhanced" in terms of anti-strike and anti-aircraft capabilities.
Part of the calculation this week has also been gaming out how Russia will respond either in the region or around the world.
“We are watching what Russians do in the next 24 hours,” the official said.
There will be intelligence collection to see what Russians are up to in the wake of the strikes, such as turning on their systems or talking about retaliating.
Witnesses report explosions in Damascus
CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports that witnesses say they are hearing explosions in Damascus, Syria, and that they began while President Trump was still addressing the nation.
VP Pence called congressional leaders minutes before the announcement
From CNN's Manu Raju
Vice President Pence called Congressional leaders minutes before the Trump announcement about Syria strikes, according to two sources.
Pence was in Lima, Peru.
State media says Syria is responding to strikes
From CNN's Robe Alhenawi
Syrian State TV is reporting that Syrian Air Defense was responding to "the American, British and French aggression against Syria."
US Defense officials: Both US ships and aircrafts were used in the strikes
From Barbara Starr and Ryan Browne
Multiple US defense officials tell CNN that both US ships and aircrafts were used in the strikes in Syria.
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