The U.S. launched 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at 8:40 Thursday night following a chemical weapon attack on the Syrian civilian population earlier this week. Under President Trump’s orders, the missiles were fired at the Syrian airbase that was responsible for the chemical attacks. The Syrian Armed Forces reported six casualties from the bombing. The Tomahawks were launched from two warships in the Eastern Mediterranean and had the potential to reach up to 550 MPH. The U.S. notified Russia an hour before the strike, but Russians were still present at the base when Tomahawks were fired. The attack could easily worsen U.S. relations with Russia, whose President claimed the airstrike was an attack against a sovereign state; they have also suspended corporations with the U.S. The attack had an immediate effect on oil prices, which rose after the airstrike. The attack was the first time the U.S. has used military action against Syria and symbolises a new foreign policy towards relations with Syria. World leaders remain unsure of what the attack and the decision of President Trump means; therefore, the UN council is currently discussing the attack. More news to come soon.