9 US Ships in area within days, 5 UK ships
For evacuations?
State Briefing
US has no idea how many are dual citizens...they dont keep track of that
25000 is the "estimate" of Americans in area
State Department knows that some Americans have made the trip through Syria, while others were turned away. They knew all three roads were targeted and being bombed. Made the decision for a sealift operation.
Dramatic ramp up tomorrow......275 estimated by air.....2000 by two contract vessels
The law requiring reimbursement was written in 1956. All people evacuated will be required to sign in when embarking on vehicle, but no one will be turned away.