Syria: Miniature replica of Hagia Sophia church targeted in reported missile attack during opening ceremony 

St. Sophia’s Cathedral, a miniature replica of Hagia Sophia in Suqailabiyya was marked with impact points on Sunday after a reported rocket attack during the church’s inauguration. According to Syrian state media, at least one person was killed and around 12 others wounded as a result. Hassan Treji, the organiser of the opening ceremony, said that « we were subjected to a missile attack, which did not spare the children of this city, who saw the opening of a new church in their city, a church bearing the name of Hagia Sophia, meaning wisdom. » No group has officially claimed responsibility for the attack.