Russia Condemns Jordan Church Attack
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation regarding the attack in Jordan (October 24, 2026). On October 23, an armed attack was carried out against participants of a memorial church service in the village of Hammud in the Karak governorate in western Jordan.
Consensus
- A terrorist attack occurred on October 23 in the village of Hammud in Kerak Governorate, western Jordan.
- The attack targeted participants of a memorial church service.
- At least seven people were killed and 40 were injured.
- Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MID) issued a statement condemning the attack.
- The attack was described as a terrorist act aimed at undermining interfaith harmony in Jordan.
- Russia expressed solidarity with Jordan in the fight against terrorism and extremism.
- Russia condemned attacks on religious sites and their visitors.
- The Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the attack.
Coverage (4 sources)
- Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the attack in Jordan — Коммерсантъ
- In the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the terrorist attack in Jordan — Вести
- Russia condemns attack on church service participants in Jordan — Интерфакс
- Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia in connection with the terrorist attack in Jordan (October 24, 2026) — МИД России