Mar Elias Church attack
| Mar Elias Church attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Syrian civil war | |
| Location | Mar Elias Church, Duwayla, Damascus, Syria |
| Coordinates | 33°30′12″N 36°19′12″E / 33.5032°N 36.3199°E |
| Date | 22 June 2025 |
| Target | Church attendees |
Attack type | Suicide bombing, shooting |
| Weapons | Suicide vest, firearm |
| Deaths | 25+ |
Injured | 63 |
| Perpetrator |  Islamic State (alleged) Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah (claimant) |
| Assailant | Muhammad Zain al-Abidin Abu Uthman |
On 22 June 2025, at least one person attacked the inside the Greek Orthodox Mar Elias Church as people were praying in Damascus, Syria. The attacker used a bomb vest and guns. The attack killed at least 25 people and injuring 63 others.[1]
The Syrian Ministry of Interior said the Islamic State was responsible for the suicide attack, while a group calling itself Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah said they were responsible for the attack.[2]
The attack was the first suicide bombing in Damascus since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.[3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Jalabi, Raya (23 June 2025). "Suicide bombing kills 22 inside Damascus church". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 24 June 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ↑ "Suicide attack on Damascus church: At least 20 dead; Syria says IS group involved". The Times of India. 22 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ↑ "Syria: Deadly blast hits church in Damascus". Deutsche Welle. 22 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
