Satellite images show the extensive damage at Syrian facilities after missile strikes

The thee alleged chemical weapons sites were reduced to rubble after the US, the UK and France responded to a chemical attack by the Assad regime.

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Satellite images showing the extensive damage in Syria caused by US-led air strikes have been revealed.

Photos provided by satellite imagery company Digital Globe shows three sites reduced to rubble after the US, the UK and France responded to a chemical attack by the Assad regime.

The facilities are believed to be connected with Syria’s chemical weapons programme.

The second at a chemical weapons storage facility near Homs, and the third at a chemical equipment storage facility and important command post.

More than 100 missiles were collectively launched from British, French and American forces in Syria.

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Before and after images of the chemical equipment storage facility outside Homs (Digital Globe)

US President Donald Trump condemned Syria’s two main allies, Russia and Iran, for supporting “murderous dictators” while French president Emmanuel Macron said “a red line” had been crossed after the chemical weapons attack in Douma.

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Before and after images of the chemical weapons storage site near Homs (Digital Globe)

Syrian state TV called the attacks a “blatant violation of international law and shows contempt for international legitimacy”.