2018 As-Suwayda attacks | |
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Part of the 2018 Southern Syria offensive of the Syrian Civil War | |
Location | As-Suwayda Governorate, Syria |
Date | 25 July 2018 |
Attack type | Suicide bombings, shootings, hostage taking |
Weapons | Suicide vests, Automatic weapons |
Deaths | 258 (+63 attackers) |
Injured | 180 |
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]