AFRIN, Syria

At least thirteen civilians were injured on Friday in a car bomb attack in Syria's northwestern city of Afrin.

An explosive-laden vehicle went off in a crowded place in the center of the city.

Teams of Syrian civil defense agency White Helmets rushed to the area and transferred the injured to a medical center.

The explosion caused material damage as well.

Local security forces claimed YPG/PKK terrorist group could be behind the attack.