Mullen said he had seen no reports of civilian casualties from the Western strikes.

Timber and lumber were delayed by Far Western strikes, but finally put in an appearance.

However, Damascenes in pro-Assad areas were grateful for a reprieve from Western strikes: Russia is the voice of reason.

The U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, said he had seen no reports of civilian casualties from the Western strikes.

"I believe you were also prominent in those western strikes where so many women and children suffered, were you not?"