According to the witnesses, on Sunday, the Maria Eliias Church shook the Maria Eliias Church in Daveela neighborhood of Syrian capital Damascus.
A witness told Reuters News Agency that a suicide bomber exploded Himal inside the church. Syrian state TV reported that a suicide bomb caused the explosion.
For the AFP news agency at the church, Conceptet said that saw a sau sau sauard from wood and peuz and pool of blood on ground.
In a post on X, Internal Minister Anas Khattab said: “These terrorist acts will not determine the Syrian state data to achieve civil peace, nor will they serve their choice to unite on all of them who want to reduce their stability and safety.”
Dead reported in 20 in the list
Security sources said that at least 20 people were killed and 52 were injured, the suicide bomber stated that was a member of the “Islamic State”.
The internal ministry said that bombers entered the church, set fire and then exploded on the explosive vest.
However, there was conflicting information about how many suspects were involved in the attack. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a security source, said that two people were involved, which also included Himola.
Church bishop warts Khauri said on the attacker that during the afternoon mass, threw a grenade in the church.
“He started shooting, went and then he blown the church,” he told the Associated Press.
A witness who recognized Himal as Ravad went to tell AP that he looked at the attacker by two other people who had run as the attacker, running near the church.
First suicide bombing Assad’s bombing
Syrian civil defense, a livestream from the site by white helmets, showed scenes of destruction from within the church, including a blood -soaked floor and broken church puise and masonry.
The incident marks the first suicide bombing inside Damascus Sion Bashar al-Assad, topping by an Islamist LED rebellion rebellion in December.
The Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara, who led the aggressive against Asad in January for an transitional phase, repeatedly stated that he would protect minorities during his tenure.
Foreign Minister condemned violence
The Ministry of External Affairs Lemine said that France chose the attack and reiterated its commitment to an infection in Syria, which allows Syria, whichever religion, whoever religion, an independent, united, pluralist, rich, stable and sovereign to live in peace and security in Syria. ,
The United Nations special envoy for Syria expressed his displeasure in the Sunday’s deadly attack, calling the authorities for complete investigation and action.
A statement from Girr Pederson’s office said that he expresses his displeasure in the “strongest possible word in the terrorist attack on St. Eliyanus Church”, “and” “expresses his displeasure in this heinous crime. ,
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