The Media Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) released a statement condemning the terrorist bombing carried out in Manbij this morning. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), 18 civilians, including at least 14 women, were killed and nearly 12 others, mostly women and children, were injured following the explosion of a car bomb near a vehicle carrying a crew of workers at the southern entrance of Manbij city.

“We reaffirm that the use of explosive devices, infighting, terrorism, chaos, and incitement to sedition are fundamental tactics employed by the mercenary factions affiliated with Turkey. These factions consistently resort to such methods to instill fear among the population and suppress any protests against the deteriorating conditions in Manbij, including theft, looting, and sexual violence committed by their members,” said the SDF statement on Monday.

SDF pointed out that: “Our forces, with extensive expertise in detecting criminals, stand ready to share our experiences in the investigation with the Damascus Administration to identify the true perpetrators behind these bombings and the parties that try to cover up their actions through baseless accusations hastily directed at our forces immediately without investigation or evidence, as an attempt to divert attention from the actual perpetrators responsible for these crimes.”

Title Photo: SOHR