France used frigates, fighter jets to hit Syria: defence minister

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France used frigates, fighter jets to hit Syria: defence minister
Paris, France, April 14 (AFP) Apr 14, 2018
France fired cruise missiles from frigates in the Mediterranean and deployed fighter jets from home bases as part of its strikes on Syria, Defence Minister Florence Parly said.

Speaking at the presidential palace, Parly said "these different assets fired cruise missiles in a perfectly coordinated way... closely synchronised with our American and British allies."

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