Suicide bombing in a Syrian church

This Sunday, an explosion has been reported at the Saint Elias church, located in the Dweiela area of Damascus (Syria), reports the local news agency SANA. It is estimated that the attack left 13 civilians dead and 53 injured, according to regional media.
A correspondent from the media reported that ambulances are transporting the injured and victims from the scene of the attack. In addition, he pointed out that internal security forces are deployed to secure the area. Meanwhile, the Al Mayadeen channel, citing local sources, reported that the explosion was caused by a suicide bomber. SANA detailed that a man affiliated with the terrorist organization Islamic State* entered the church, opened fire and then immolated himself with an explosive vest.You may be interested in: Israel bombs the border between Lebanon and Syria
#Syria BREAKING: a suicide attack just took place at the St. Elias church in Dwel'a, on the eastern outskirts of #Damascus.
— Thomas van Linge (@ThomasVLinge) June 22, 2025
This is the first suspected Islamic State terror attack in Syria since the fall of #Assad. pic.twitter.com/ykmWcx7MD6
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