The artillery exchanges have been going on for close to six months.

In time, however, this artillery exchange gave way to a prolonged standoff.

On the Syrian front, skirmishes and artillery exchanges continued taking place.

Lebanese army units were also reportedly involved in the artillery exchanges.

A sharp infantry and artillery exchange ensued in which the 36th played a key role.

Turkey's parliament approved further military action against Syria after a second artillery exchange across the border.

He said there had been at least one artillery exchange this month.

A furious artillery exchange broke out that caused considerable damage to all involved.

That declaration now seems a murmur, drowned out by the current artillery exchanges.

The battle was preceded by two days of heavy artillery exchanges along the front lines.