The US. and its allies launched air strikes aimed at crippling Syria's chemical weapon capability.
US, France and Britain Hit Syrian Chemical Facilities
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A plane preparing to take off as part of the joint airstrike operation by the British, French and U.S. militaries in Syria, in this picture obtained on April 14, 2018 via social media.
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Missile fire lights up the Damascus sky, April 14, 2018.
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Smoke rises after airstrikes targeting different parts of the Syrian capital Damascus, Syria, April 14, 2018.
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Damascus skies erupt with anti-aircraft fire as the U.S. and its allies target different parts of the Syrian capital Damascus, Syria, April 14, 2018.