Syria: Suicide Attack at Damascus Church Kills 25, Authorities Blame ISIS Firstpost America
Syria: Suicide Attack at Damascus Church Kills 25, Authorities Blame ISIS | Firstpost America | N18G
Syria: Suicide Attack at Damascus Church Kills 25, Authorities Blame ISIS | Firstpost America | N18G
A suicide bombing at the Saint Elias Church in Damascus, Syria on Sunday (June 22) killed at least 25 people and injured 63 others. As per a statement by Syria's interior ministry, a suicide attacker affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group, known as Daesh, entered the church in the Dweila area, opened fire, and then blew himself up with an explosive belt. Following the attack, security forces have cordoned off the area and an investigation has been launched. This incident marks the first attack of its kind in the Syrian capital since Islamist-led forces toppled Bashar al-Assad in December last year. As per the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, this also marks the first suicide attack inside a church in Syria since the civil war began in 2011. While other churches have been damaged or seen attacks in their vicinity during the conflict, none have been so directly targeted. Watch this video to know more.
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