Deadly Car Bombing In Northern Syrian City Kills 19

In this photo provided by the Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, Syrian White Helmet civil defense workers inspect the area

A tragic incident unfolded on the outskirts of the city of Manbij in northern Syria on Monday when a car bomb exploded, claiming the lives of at least 19 individuals. Hospital workers reported that the victims, all but one of whom were women, were predominantly female agricultural workers.

The explosion resulted in the deaths of 18 women and one man, with an additional 15 women sustaining injuries, some of which are critical. This marks the seventh car bomb attack in Manbij in just over a month, highlighting the persistent violence in the region despite the ousting of President Bashar Assad in December.