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US suspects chemical weapons 'activity' at Syria base used in April attack

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The Pentagon said today the US warning that Syria may be preparing another chemical weapons attack was based on suspect activity at the launch site of April's apparent chemical strike by the regime.

"We have seen activity at Shayrat airfield... That indicated preparations for possible use of chemical weapons," said Pentagon spokesman Navy Captain Jeff Davis. "This involved a specific aircraft, a specific hangar both of which we know to be associated with chemical weapon use.
 

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First Published: Jun 27 2017 | 8:58 PM IST

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