2018 As-Suwayda attacks

2018 As-Suwayda attacks
Part of the 2018 Southern Syria offensive of the Syrian Civil War
Location of As-Suwayda Governorate within Syria
LocationAs-Suwayda Governorate, Syria
Date25 July 2018
Attack type
Suicide bombings, shootings, hostage taking
WeaponsSuicide vests, Automatic weapons
Deaths258 (+63 attackers)
Injured180
Perpetrator Islamic State

The 2018 As-Suwayda attacks were a string of suicide bombings and mass shooting incidents in As-Suwayda, Syria on 25 July, 2018. At least 258 people were killed and 180 wounded. The attacks were carried out by the Islamic State and largely targeted Syria's Druze minority.[1][2]A 17-year old Druze girl was beheaded.[3]

  1. ^ "Syria war: More than 200 dead in suicide attacks". BBC. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  2. ^ Al-awsat, Asharq. "ISIS Commits Massacre in Syria's Sweida as Toll Rises". aawsat.com. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  3. ^ I dream of liberated Druze land for brethren in Syria, Jerusalem Post

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