Trump Administration Has Attacked Syria [Updated]

The United States has launched missiles at an air base in Syria, according to several reports.

Reports have varied on the exact number launched, with NBC reporting “ more than 50" and AP saying 60. They were described as “small in scale” by Politico and reportedly included tomahawk missiles. A briefing is expected later tonight.

The strike follows the Syrian government’s chemical weapons attack earlier this week, which killed dozens of people. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson earlier promised a “serious response.”

Update, 9:55 p.m.

A state official has told ABC News that strikes are done for now and no others are imminent:

Update, 10:15 p.m.: Here is video of Trump’s remarks from Mar-a-Lago.

Update, 10:30 p.m.: what

Update, 10:40 p.m.: Pictures from the Pentagon show the crater from the chemical weapons attack earlier in the week.

Other pictures show the missile launches:

The Pentagon has released a statement with more details: