At least 20 people were killed and 52 others were injured in a suicide attack during a prayer at a church in Syrian capital Damascus. The Associated Press has given this information to the first response parties. The Syrian Ministry of Home Affairs has blamed the terrorist organization Islamic State for this attack.
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, “A suicide bomber affiliated to IS entered the St. Elijas Church in Dwile area of Damascus. He first opened fire and then blown himself with an explosive belt.”
An eyewitness reported that the suicide bomber blew himself up with an explosive equipment inside the Ellius Church. According to local media reports, children are also expected to join the dead.Soon after the attack, security forces and emergency services reached the spot and started relief and rescue operations.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry informed the X, “Syrian Arabian Republic condemns the terrorist bomb blast targeting the St. Elilasty Church in Damascus. Damascus, 22 June, 2025 – The Dowela area of Syrian Arab Republic Damascus condemns the terrorist attack targeting the Elias Church targeted by the Aliasa Church. Many innocent citizens were killed and many injured in the attack. “
It said, “This criminal act done by targeting members of the Christian community is a pathetic attempt to weaken national co-existence and destabilize the country. It is a reaction to the remains of terrorism to the ongoing achievements of the Syrian state and leadership.”
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The Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Pravasi stressed that the attack is not just an attack on a particular sect, but it is an attack on the entire Syrian identity. Syria blames groups supporting ISIS for this crime.
The post said, “The Syrian International Community and Security Council reiterates the Syrian state to condemn this attack and support the Syrian state’s efforts to fight terrorism. Syrian Arabs express their heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of Republic of Republic and wish the injured to get well soon. It confirms that this heinous crime will strengthen and strengthen the unity of the people. Will resolve to create Syria. “
Significantly, in the last few years, such attacks in Syria have reduced extremely. The attack took place at a time when Damascus, which is now under real Islamic rule, is trying to strengthen relations with minority communities.
Meanwhile, President Ahmed al-Sharaa is trying to strengthen control across the country, but the extremely concern of extremist groups is increasing about the possibility of re-activation of the sleeping cells.
