Skip to main content

Car bombing kills more than a dozen in Syria's al-Bab

The town controlled by Turkish-backed Syrian rebel forces continues to experience violence.
bab.jpeg

A car bomb left several dead in the Turkish-controlled city of al-Bab in Syria Tuesday.

A total of 19 people were confirmed dead, the pro-rebel rescue group the White Helmets reported. “The number is expected to increase due to the seriousness of the injuries and the ongoing search and rescue,” the group also known as the Syrian Civil Defense said in a tweet. The group said 75 were wounded.

Access the Middle East news and analysis you can trust

Join our community of Middle East readers to experience all of Al-Monitor, including 24/7 news, analyses, memos, reports and newsletters.

Subscribe

Only $100 per year.