Multiple unconfirmed reports have surfaced of Syrian military bases being struck by US, UK and French airstrikes. Reuters has stated that a scientific research center was also hit.
Following US President Donald Trump's announcement Friday, netizens took to Twitter to share photos and videos of "big explosions" going off.
According to Reuters, Syrian State TV reported that air strikes are targeting Damascus and surrounding areas. The Syrian military is responding to the air strikes with anti-aircraft weapons. A total of 20 missiles were intercepted by the Syrian Army.
"A short time ago, I ordered the US Armed Forces to launch precision strikes on targets associated with the chemical weapons capabilities of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad," Trump said at a White House conference.
Prior to Trump's announcement, Vice President Mike Pence had been summoned to his hotel in Lima, Peru.