According to the agency, mortar shelling from hills located 1 km from the US observation post was opened at the border posts of the Turkish army.
“Within the framework of self-defense, the positions of terrorists were fired upon. There is no question of shelling a US observation post. Prior to the shooting, all measures were taken so as not to damage the American base, ”the ministry said.
At the same time, after receiving a message from the US military, Turkey stopped shelling as a precaution.
“We categorically refute allegations that US troops or coalitions were shelled,” Ankara emphasized.
The American media, citing a source in the Pentagon, reported that US special forces came under fire during the Turkish operation "Source of Peace" in Syria.
On October 9, Ankara announced the start of the ground part of a military operation in northeast Syria.
Head of State Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized that the operation "will eliminate the terrorist threat against Turkey."
EU countries and the United States condemned Turkey’s decision.