Russia condemns a terrorist act in the Orthodox Church in the capital of Syria Damascus. This was stated by the official representative of the Foreign Ministry of the Russian Federation Maria Zakharova.
“We decisively condemn this monstrous terrorist act, whose victims were innocent people. We bring condolences to the families of the dead and wish the victims a speedy recovery,” Zakharova said.
The diplomat also emphasized that Russia supports sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Syria.
The attack in Damascus
As a result of the explosion in the church in the capital of Syria Damascus, 20 people were killed, another 52 were injured.
The explosion occurred in the church of Marie Elias in the Daveul region east of Damascus.
SANA’s official news agency, citing the country’s Ministry of Health, reported that the cause of the explosion was a terrorist attack.
The explosion caused great damage to the church building.
In connection with the incident, an investigation has begun.