Monday, June 23, 2025 - At least 25 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a suicide bombing that took place at a church on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, according to the country's Ministry of Health and security officials.
The attack occurred during mass at the Mar Elias Church in
the Dweil'a district, where worshippers had gathered for prayer. The explosion
ripped through the congregation, resulting in mass casualties and widespread
panic.
The Syrian Ministry of Interior confirmed the bombing and
extended condolences to the families of the victims, announcing that an
investigation is currently underway.
“These
terrorist acts will not halt the Syrian state's efforts to achieve civil peace,
nor will they deter Syrians from their commitment to unity and stability,” the
ministry said in a statement on social media.
The death toll
is expected to rise, as the ministry noted that the initial figures were
preliminary. "Rescue teams from the Syria Civil Defence continue to
recover bodies from the scene," a statement posted to Telegram on Sunday
confirmed.
The Syrian
Health Ministry reported that at least 50 others were wounded, including
several children. Eyewitnesses described scenes of horror and chaos in the
aftermath of the blast.
Isis has now claimed responsibility for the su*cide bombing at Mar Elias Church in Demascus, Syria, that’s taken the lives of at least 20 and injured dozens.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) June 23, 2025
Christians are being persecuted globally.
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