Deadly Attack Strikes Syrian Capital Amid Rising Tensions
A suicide bombing at a church in Damascus has left at least 22 people dead and 63 injured, Syrian state media reported Thursday. The attack, one of the deadliest in Syria since political unrest escalated late last year, sent shockwaves through the capital’s historic Christian quarter.
🇸🇾 Syria’s interior ministry attributed the attack to the Islamic State terrorist group, reigniting concerns about regional security. Footage captured by CGTN Stringer showed debris-strewn streets and emergency responders rushing victims to hospitals.
💬 “This cowardly act targets Syria’s social fabric,” a ministry spokesperson said, vowing to “hunt down those responsible.” The bombing comes as Damascus faces renewed economic challenges and sporadic violence despite relative calm following years of conflict.
Church leaders called for unity, while locals lit candles at makeshift memorials. Analysts warn the attack could complicate ongoing efforts to stabilize the war-torn nation.
