Continuing Armed Conflicts.. Explosion Rocks Manbij, Causing Casualties
Explosion Reflects Complex Instability Facing Syria and Difficulty Achieving Peaceful Transition Between Various Political and Military Forces
December 24, 2024, 8:40 pm

Continuing Armed Conflicts.. Explosion Rocks Manbij, Causing Casualties

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A violent explosion rocked Manbij city in eastern Aleppo, northern Syria, killing four people and injuring seven others, according to Syrian media sources.

The explosion occurred in a crowded street following a car bombing, with media broadcasting horrifying scenes showing burning vehicles amid gunfire sounds.

This is the first explosion in Syria since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on December 8th. The Syrian Civil Defense confirmed the blast caused fires in nearby vehicles and damaged some adjacent houses.

The incident occurs amid ongoing tensions between various military forces in the region. Syrian National Army factions, supported by Turkey, have seized control of Manbij in eastern Aleppo countryside after clashes with Syrian Democratic Forces.

The area continues to experience continuous battles and confrontations, with Kurdish forces facing increasing pressure since Assad's regime's collapse. Syrian National Army militants seek to maintain territories previously controlled by Kurdish forces.

The Syrian landscape still suffers from chronic instability, with ongoing armed conflicts and competition between various political and military powers in the region.

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