The attack was in retaliation to the alleged chemical attacks by President Bashar al-Assad last week, which killed at least 60 people. Russia urged the council to condemn the “aggression” against Syria. French defense minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Russia was warned ahead of joint US, UK, French air strike on Syria. The minister said strikes conducted by French air force in Syria not targeted at Syria’s allies. Last week, a gas attack in Syria had killed at least 60 people and injured several others.

Source: Indian Express April 14, 2018 02:14 UTC