At least 25 people lost their lives and over 50 others sustained injuries following a suicide bombing at Mar Elias Church in the Dweil’a district, near Damascus, Syria.
The deadly blast happened on Sunday during a packed mass, causing panic among worshippers and widespread horror in the quiet suburb.
Syrian officials confirmed the explosion was a suicide bombing. The Ministry of Interior described it as a terrorist attack and vowed it would not derail efforts to secure peace and unity across the country.
“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 on social media.
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Rescue teams from the Syria Civil Defence continued searching the ruins for survivors and recovering bodies.
The Health Ministry reported that among the wounded were several children, with many victims in critical condition. Officials warned that the death toll could increase.
🕊️ National and Global Reactions to Church Attack
Eyewitnesses described scenes of blood, fire, and chaos as emergency teams rushed in. Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mostafa called the incident “a cowardly attack that goes against the civic values that unite us.” He said Syria remained firm in “the fight against criminal organizations threatening our society.”
The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, expressed deep concern over the attack. His office released a statement condemning the bombing as “a heinous crime,” adding that the victims were innocent civilians attending religious services.
Interim Syrian authorities have linked the bombing to the Islamic State (ISIL), and the group has since claimed responsibility. Security sources confirmed that ISIL still operates in some parts of Syria and could be behind the coordinated assault.
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