The Syrian army issued a statement early on Sunday announcing that its forces were continuing military operations against "terrorist groups" in the countryside of Hama, Homs and Daraa.
It spoke of a large-scale plot targeting the country and urged citizens to remain vigilant in defending Syria's stability and sovereignty.
The statement appears to conflict with reports, citing military circles, that Syria's army command had notified troops they were no longer in service after rebels entered and reportedly took control of the capital, Damascus.