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
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 gun attacks that took place in and around As-Suwayda, Syria on 25 July, killing at least 258 people and injuring 180 others. The attacks were committed by the Islamic State and largely targeted Syria's Druze minority.^[1][2]