A deadly attack struck the Saint Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, on Sunday, leaving at least 30 people dead and over 50 injured, according to local media reports and eyewitness accounts. The assault, believed to have been carried out by a member of the Islamic State (ISIS), targeted a well-known Christian place of worship during a time of congregation.
Syrian Ministry of Interior officials had earlier warned of potential ISIS-linked threats in the capital. The aftermath of the blast was described by eyewitnesses as horrific, with blood, body parts, and shattered remains scattered across the site.
Medical sources confirmed that at least 52 people were wounded in the explosion, many of them in critical condition, raising fears that the death toll could surpass 50. Authorities are continuing to investigate the nature of the attack, which has shocked Christian communities and renewed concerns over security in religious spaces across Syria.
