Reports of casualties in clashes between Syrian regime forces and Turkish-backed mercenaries in Idlib.

Heavy fighting erupted between Syrian government forces and Turkish-backed mercenaries on the al-Fitirah front in the area of Mount Zaviya in Idlib region.

Reports are coming through of casualties on both sides during the fighting.

Turkish-backed mercenaries have bombed the positions of Syrian government forces in the towns of Has and Kaframa to the south of Idlib. The artillery shelling left the position of the Syrian forces destroyed.

Over 20 vehicles of the Turkish state have been dispatched to Idlib countryside.