Suicide Bomber Attacked Greek Orthodox Church In Syria

SYRIA – Tragedy struck Damascus, Syria, on Sunday when a suicide bomber opened fire during a church service at the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church before detonating an explosive, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 50. The horrific attack marks the deadliest assault on a church in Syria in recent years.

Syrian officials are blaming the Islamic State (ISIS) for the attack, stating that the bomber was linked to the terror group. The bombing has reignited fears about the presence and resurgence of extremist cells within the war-torn nation, as security concerns grow across the region.