Twenty killed in suicide bombing at Damascus church

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Good morning, Chi Hee.

Good morning, Eunji.

Let's begin with a suicide bombing at a church in Syria. Do tell us more.

A devastating suicide bombing at an Orthodox Church in Damascus killed at least 22 and wounded dozens more.

On Sunday, local time, a lone attacker, believed to be affiliated with the Islamic State group, opened fire and then detonated an explosive vest, killing worshippers at the Mar Elias Church.

According to Syria's Health Ministry, at least 63 others were wounded in the attack. It was the first suicide bombing targeting a church in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad's government fell.

Reports suggest a second man may have been involved. Syrian authorities condemned the attack, calling it an act of terrorism.

Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has repeatedly said he will protect minorities; however, Syria has already seen deadly sectarian violence in recent months.