ISIL attacks on Syrian Druze villages
| 2018 As-Suwayda attacks | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2018 Southern Syria offensive of the Syrian Civil War | |
.svg) Location of As-Suwayda Governorate within Syria | |
| 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]
- ^ "Syria war: More than 200 dead in suicide attacks". BBC. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ Al-awsat, Asharq. "ISIS Commits Massacre in Syria's Sweida as Toll Rises". aawsat.com. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ I dream of liberated Druze land for brethren in Syria, Jerusalem Post