Car Bomb Targeting Workers in Manbij Claims 15 Lives

A car bomb detonated in northern Syria has tragically claimed the lives of at least 15 individuals, predominantly women, who were traveling to work in the agricultural sector. Reports from the Syria Civil Defence indicate that 15 others sustained injuries, with many in critical condition, raising concerns about the potential for the death toll to climb further.

The attack occurred on the outskirts of Manbij, a city east of Aleppo, marking the deadliest bombing since the regime's loss of control in December. This explosion follows a previous car bombing incident just three days prior, which resulted in four deaths, including two children. Local sources note the explosion was positioned close to a military site, and a corresponding report confirmed several fatalities among pro-Turkish forces. The ongoing conflict in Manbij has intensified since the Syrian National Army's recent offensive against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

Manbij, once held by the SDF after displacing IS forces in 2016, has become the focal point of clashes between these groups amid shifting control dynamics. As the humanitarian toll rises, the situation remains critical, demanding urgent attention from the international community.

The Syria Civil Defence agency continues to mobilize in the affected areas as they resolve to respond to the escalating violence and protect those caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict.