Several people including US soldiers have lost their lives in a violent explosion in Manbij in the Northern and Eastern Syrian Federation.

The explosion occurred in front of the Qeser Al Umaraa restaurant on the Sindis street in Manbij city center.

Local sources say the explosion happened near an International Coalition patrol.

According to first reports, at least 11 people including 2 US soldiers have lost their lives.

Most of the people who lost their lives are civilians, while there is one member of a military institution among them. The tally is feared to get more severe.

Some sources cite 20 people wounded in the explosion. There is no confirmation from official sources regarding the wounded.

4 US soldiers were reportedly in the area during the explosion.

The wounded have been taken to hospitals in Manbij.