Syrian Health Ministry: Death toll in terror attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus has risen to 22.

According to the statement of the Syrian Health Ministry, the death toll in the terror attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus on June 22, 2025 has risen to 22. There are 59 wounded.

Published by Yönetici

23 June 2025, 01:24 published Updated 23 June 2025, 01:27

According to the statement of the Syrian Health Ministry, the death toll in the terror attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus on June 22, 2025 has risen to 22. There are 59 wounded.

Syrian Health: The death toll in the terror attack on St. Elias Church in Duweila, Damascus has risen to 20, with dozens of people injured.

#SonDakika Suriye Sağlık Bakanlığı: Şam'daki bir kilisede gerçekleşen intihar saldırısında 22 kişi öldü, 59 kişi yaralandı.
— Musitem Haber (@musitem) June 22, 2025

The attack took place during Sunday mass, and it was reported that the suicide bomber entered the church, opened fire, and detonated his explosive vest.

The official Syrian news agency SANA announced that the attack was linked to ISIS. It was reported that 53 people were injured in the incident. The Syrian Security Forces have launched an investigation to catch the perpetrators.

Source: Musitem Haber