Explosive devices planted inside a religious building in central Syria detonated while people were inside, causing mass civilian casualties. This was reported by Sana, writes UNN.
Details
On December 26, an explosion occurred in the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib mosque in the city of Homs, located in the Wadi al-Dahab district. According to official data from the Syrian Ministry of Health, eight people died as a result of the terrorist act. Another 18 citizens received injuries of varying severity.
All victims were promptly transported to Karam al-Luz Hospital for emergency medical care. Security forces cordoned off the incident area and established a security perimeter around the mosque building.
Investigation and causes of the explosion
The Syrian Ministry of Internal Affairs involved internal security units to collect evidence and identify those involved in organizing the attack. According to preliminary conclusions of experts cited by SANA agency, the cause of the tragedy was explosive devices previously planted inside the premises.
Currently, no terrorist organization has claimed responsibility for the act. Law enforcement agencies continue investigative actions at the scene.