Syrian - Jordanian Soldiers Exchange Gunfire On The Border

Syria And Jordan Troops Clash On Border -- The Australian

JORDANIAN and Syrian forces have traded gunfire on their border.

According to a Jordanian security source, "brief" clashes broke out between the two armies in the Tal Al Sihab region after Syrian forces opened fire on some 300 refugees attempting to flee into Jordan. The Syrians had targeted Jordanian forces by mistake.

Jordanian soldiers returned fire, said the source, igniting a fierce 10-minute-long battle between the two sides.

Saudi Arabian news network Al Arabiya reported two Jordanian soldiers were injured, a claim both the source and Jordanian officials denied.

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My Comment: It's having repeated incidences like this one that is probably forcing these Jordanian soldiers to respond.