Mar Elias Church attack
| Mar Elias Church attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Syrian conflict (2024–present) | |
Mar Elias Church after the attack | |
| Location | 33°30′12″N 36°19′12″E / 33.5032°N 36.3199°E / 33.5032; 36.3199 Mar Elias Church, Dweilaa, Damascus, Syria |
| Date | 22 June 2025 (2025-06-22) |
| Target | Church attendees |
Attack type | Suicide bombing, shooting |
| Weapons | Suicide vest, firearm |
| Deaths | 31 (including the perpetrator) |
| Injured | 54 |
| Perpetrator | Islamic State (alleged) Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah (claimant) (alleged to be allied with the Islamic State) |
| Assailant | Muhammad Zain al-Abidin Abu Uthman |
On 22 June 2025, at least one attacker opened fire and detonated an explosive device inside the Greek Orthodox Mar Elias Church during Divine Liturgy in Damascus, Syria, killing at least 30 people and injuring 54 others.
The Syrian Ministry of Interior said the Islamic State was responsible for the suicide attack, while Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah claimed responsibility.
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