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The attack took place on Sunday night according to Indian time. Around 150 to 350 people were present in the Church at that time.
At least 22 people were killed and 63 were injured in a terrible suicide attack on Sunday night in Syrian capital Damascus. The attack occurred at the Greek Orthodox Saint Elias Church when dozens of people were involved in prayer. The incident occurred when a terrorist associated with an Islamic State (ISIS) entered inside the church, fired first and then blew himself up.
The attack took place on Sunday night according to Indian time. According to eyewitnesses, there was another gunman along with the attacker, he also opened fire on the crowd but did not explode. About 150 to 350 people were present in the church at that time. The explosion shattered the inside benches.
The Syrian security forces are investigating the attack and the church area has been sieged. The government also said that security of religious minorities will be ensured. The new government is run by former Islamic rebel leaders of HTS (Hayat Tahrir al-Sham), who have also fought against IS also.
5 photos related to the attack …
After the blast at the Greek Orthodox Saint Elijus Church, all the furniture was wasted.
The intensity of the blast was high that the walls and roofs were also damaged and the debris fell.
After the blast, the body’s body parts and clothes spread in the church.
The blast was so strong that blood stains are spread on the walls of the church.
A total of 63 people were injured in a suicide attack.
Islamic -led government in Syria in power
The attack took place at a time when an Islamic-led government came to power after former President Bashar al-Assad was removed from power. Due to the policies of the new government, IS is trying to be activated again. According to reports, the IS has re -organized itself by taking advantage of the weapons left by pro -Assad soldiers.
Government Boli- Attack on national unity
Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa called the attack an attack on national unity and appealed to all communities to maintain peace. At the same time, the United Nations Special Envoy Gear Pederson also strongly condemned the incident and demanded an inquiry.