22 June 2025 · Modern revival
A lone suicide bomber entered the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Elijah in the Christian district of Dweil'a in Damascus, opened fire on worshippers, and then detonated his explosive belt. Approximately 350 people were inside the church at the time of the attack. Surveillance camera footage showed the bomber entering the church alone, followed by the sounds of gunfire and an explosion that shattered the church windows.
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