DAMASCUS, Syria — Another car bomb exploded on the outskirts of a city in northern Syria on Monday, killing at least 19 people and leaving over a dozen wounded, hospital workers and emergency responders said.

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

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.