A horrific suicide explosion rocked a church in Syria's capital, Damascus, during a prayer service on Sunday, resulting in 15 deaths and 13 severe injuries. The attack occurred in the heart of the city, considered the safest area by the Syrian regime. The government media has condemned it as a cowardly terrorist act, though no group has claimed responsibility yet.
According to Reuters, a suicide bomb blast occurred at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus's Douweila district, killing 15 people. Syrian security sources mentioned that the assailant detonated himself inside the church.
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Syria's Interior Ministry confirmed that a suicide attacker linked to ISIS was behind the deadly attack on St. Elias Church in Damascus's Douweila area. The minister reported that the attacker entered the church, opened fire, and then blew himself up using an explosive vest.
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Syria's Information Minister, Dr. Humza al-Mustafa, strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Douweila church, expressing heartfelt condolences to the victims' families. He labeled the act as cowardly, opposing our nation's unity and ideals of brotherhood. He emphasized Syria's commitment to national unity and the importance of strengthening bonds among all communities. Furthermore, he reiterated the government's continued stringent actions against terrorist organizations to ensure citizens' safety.
