A car bomb exploded on the outskirts of Manbij, Syria, killing at least 15 people, mostly women, and injuring dozens. The vehicle targeted was carrying agricultural workers. Conflicting reports suggest varying casualty numbers. Manbij has seen continued violence due to clashes between Turkish-backed factions and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
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