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Suicide Bombing at Damascus Church Kills at Least 25

Authorities link the attack on Mar Elias church during a crowded service to an alleged ISIS operative.

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Overview

  • The bomber detonated an explosive vest and opened fire inside Mar Elias church in the Dwelah district during a service on June 22.
  • Witnesses and rescuers reported an unspecified number of worshippers wounded in the blast.
  • Syrian Interior Ministry officials attributed the attack to an ISIS affiliate, although the group has not issued a claim.
  • Mar Elias serves a substantial Christian congregation in Damascus, and some local media suggested children were among the victims.
  • Emergency services worked through debris to evacuate survivors and secure the area following the explosion.