Syria is claiming that Turkish troops entered its territory yesterday (Saturday) in order to help rebel forces, official Syrian news reports.

"The operation of supplying ammunition and weapons is continuing via the Bab al-Salama crossing to the Syrian area of Azaz," the Foreign Ministry wrote to the UN Security Council. The letter explained that the supply vehicles were "accompanied by around 100 gunmen some of whom are believed to be Turkish forces and Turkish mercenaries."

The Ministry also accused Turkey of shelling Syrian territory near Aleppo.