What could the US target in Syria and how is Russia likely to react? After the 2017 Khan Sheikhoun attack, Donald Trump ordered a strike on the airfield that launched the Syrian jets involved. How are Russia and Syria likely to react to military action? Though the Syrian air defence system was heavily damaged by Israeli attacks in March, it remains a threat. Russian and Syrian jets have battered anti-Assad forces into submission, eastern Ghouta being the latest example of that.

Source: The Guardian April 10, 2018 11:23 UTC