US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the artillery shells fell near patrol convoys in northeastern Syria, but did not cause damage.

"An American patrol group saw artillery strikes in northeast Syria on November 3 in which many shells fell about a kilometer from their route. The patrol group suffered no damage." CENTCOM said in today's announcement, affirming that US forces have the right to self-defense and "the safety of soldiers is a top priority".

The Russian military said yesterday it received information that a pro-Turkish Syrian Army (FSA) rebel group opened fire on a convoy of US troops moving on M4 motorways in the direction of the Iraqi border, how Tel Tamer town 6 km to the west.

The M4 motorway, which runs parallel to the Syrian-Turkish border, is now controlled by Turkish troops and FSA militants after Ankara launched the Spring Peace campaign to drive Kurdish militia out of the border buffer zone. .

The attack comes amid a number of U.S. military convoys operating in the area following President Donald Trump's withdrawal, including patrols in northeast Syria.

Tel Tamer town location is located in the M4 motorway. Graphics: Liveuamap.