Syria: Blast hits church in Damascus, witnesses say
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06/22/2025June 22, 2025
With tensions rising in the Middle East, a blast has struck a church, according to witnesses in Damascus.
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A blast rocked the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighbourhood of Syria's capital, Damascus, on Sunday, according to witnesses.
One witness told Reuters news agency a suicide bomber detonated himself inside the church. Syrian state TV also reported that a suicide bomb caused the blast.
A spokesperson for Damascus security forces did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
This breaking news article will be updated as more information becomes available
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