24 Dec 2024 | 01:34 PM UTC
Syria: Emergency services responding to explosion in Manbij Dec. 24
Explosion reported near military recruitment office in Manbij, Syria, Dec. 24. At least two killed and four injured.
Emergency services are responding to an explosion near a recruitment office of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) in Manbij, eastern Syria, on Dec. 24. Reports indicate a car bomb caused the blast. Authorities reported at least two people were killed and four others injured. No group has claimed responsibility.
Heightened security is likely near the blast site over the coming hours. Security force operations could result in localized disruptions to businesses and road travel.
Avoid the blast site. Plan for delays in the affected district. Heed the instructions of officials.
On Dec. 11, a US-brokered ceasefire was reached between the Kurdish Syrian Defense Forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed SNA in the cities of Manbij and Kobani, which led to the SDF retreating from both cities. However, on Dec. 16, the negotiations failed to establish a lasting ceasefire.
