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Death toll in Damascus church attack rises to 25, says health ministry

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Posted on June 23, 2025

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DUBAI (Reuters) -The death toll from a suicide bombing at the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighbourhood of Damascus on Sunday has risen to 25, Syria's state news agency SANA reported on Monday

Death toll in Damascus church attack rises to 25, says health ministry

DUBAI (Reuters) -The death toll from a suicide bombing at the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighbourhood of Damascus on Sunday has risen to 25, Syria's state news agency SANA reported on Monday citing the country's health ministry.

It was the first suicide bombing in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad was toppled by an Islamist-led rebel insurgency in December.

(Reporting by Jana Choukeir; Writing by Tala Ramadan; Editing by Alex Richardson)

Key Takeaways

  • Death toll in Damascus church attack reaches 25.
  • Incident occurred at Mar Elias Church in Dweila.
  • First suicide bombing in Damascus since Assad's fall.
  • Reported by Syria's state news agency SANA.
  • Health ministry provided updated casualty figures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the death toll from the church attack?
The death toll from the suicide bombing at the Mar Elias Church has risen to 25, according to Syria's state news agency SANA.
Where did the suicide bombing occur?
The suicide bombing took place at the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighbourhood of Damascus.
When was the last suicide bombing in Damascus?
This was the first suicide bombing in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad was toppled by an Islamist-led rebel insurgency in December.

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