Multiple so far unconfirmed reports are coming in of a Sunday night air raid over Eastern Homs targeting several military facilities in Syria, including explosions at Syria"s Tiyas Military Airbase (also known as T-4), as well as Al Sin and Al Shoryaat air bases.
The unconfirmed reports follow footage of jets crossing through Lebanon, while there are also reports that U.S. warships have fired cruise missiles.
BREAKING: Multiple reports of jets crossing from Lebanon airspace into Syria pic.twitter.com/LxJ0x4iuML
— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) April 9, 2018
Breaking: Massive explosions heard in eastern #Homs after unknown jets enter from Lebanon https://t.co/lc5UPFid1L #Syria
— Al-Masdar News (@TheArabSource) April 9, 2018
من شوي هاد الفيديو من سما لبنان مرور صواريخ بتجاه سوريا حمص
pic.twitter.com/IaL02RKGGC
— مُحَمَّد ☪🤐 #syria (@Il90ll) April 9, 2018
Local source confirms that a huge explosion shook the perimeter of the city of #Homs caused by aerial bombardment by the #Israel-i Air Force to military locations, crossing through the Lebanese airspace minutes ago.#Syria #Lebanon #USA #Iran #Russia pic.twitter.com/C9wWixECE1
— Eva J. Koulouriotis (@evacool_f) April 9, 2018
#BREAKING: Syrian Air Defences Open up moments ago reports of S-200 launchers firing multiple missiles at targets flying over Syria and Lebanon
— ELINT News (@ELINTNews) April 9, 2018
Reports of airstrikes against T4 airbase in central Syria. Base was one of Russia"s primary operations centres during anti-ISIS campaign. Likely to still host some Russian equipment, possibly personnel.
— Neil Hauer (@NeilPHauer) April 9, 2018
Syrian state TV has confirmed the strike on the T4 airbase:
Syrian state TV confirms the strike on the T4 airbase https://t.co/JvpA9ov34c
— Idrees Ahmad (@im_PULSE) April 9, 2018
Adding to the confusion, however, are reports that some of the aircraft above Syria have been "identified" as Israel, which is confusing considering it is pitch black there now, and the Star of David painted on fighter jets isn"t exactly glow in the dark.
The alleged strikes on Syria come on the heels of word that the White House has been close to a decision on whether to hit Syria after last night"s reported chemical weapons attack in Douma.
Developments are racing on #Syria :
•Aircrafts crossing Lebanon
•White House meeting now
•UNSC tomorrow
Our update https://t.co/mBYiBnGRQY
— Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) April 9, 2018
I’m told the White House is close to a decision on whether to hit #Syria after last night’s #Douma CW attack.
Principals meeting (incl. #Bolton) tonight will be presented w. an expansive list of potential targets; mostly military, intel & suspected munitions & CW infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/1weN7gTbS8
— Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister) April 8, 2018
Earlier on Sunday President Trump tweeted that the Syrian government will "pay a price" for the reported chemical attacks.
Many dead, including women and children, in mindless CHEMICAL attack in Syria. Area of atrocity is in lockdown and encircled by Syrian Army, making it completely inaccessible to outside world. President Putin, Russia and Iran are responsible for backing Animal Assad. Big price...
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 8, 2018
....to pay. Open area immediately for medical help and verification. Another humanitarian disaster for no reason whatsoever. SICK!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 8, 2018
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