Hospitals workers say at least 19 people were killed all but one of them women when a car bomb exploded on the outskirts of a northern Syrian city.

A devastating car bomb explosion in Manbij, northern Syria, claimed at least 20 lives on Monday, escalating regional tensions. The Syrian presidency vowed to bring those responsible to justice. The attack follows recent unrest with Manbij changing hands between various factions during Syria's ongoing civil conflict.

Syrian president’s office denounces the ‘terrorist’ attack and pledges to pursue accountability for perpetrators.