Masked assailants launch deadly attack on Italian church in Istanbul

The Islamic State jihadists claimed responsibility for the attack, the group said via its Telegram channels.

The attack occurred at around 11:40 am (0840 GMT) at the Santa Maria church in the Sariyer district, on the European side of Turkey's largest city. 28JAN24

It was carried out by two masked men, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on social media.
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