Explosions occurred near two Coptic churches in Egypt. More than 30 people died

More than 30 people have been killed in explosions near two Coptic Orthodox churches in Egypt. Explosive devices, according to the Egyptian authorities, were activated by suicide bombers.

The first explosion occurred in the church of Mar Girgis in the Egyptian city of Tanta, located north of Cairo. In Tanta, 26 people died, 71 were injured.

A few hours later, a second explosion occurred at a Coptic church in Alexandria. According to the Egyptian Ministry of Health, 11 people were killed and 66 injured in Alexandria.

According to Egyptian media, reports CNN, in the church in Alexandria at the time of the explosion was the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Patriarch Theodore II (Tawadros II). He didn't get hurt.

Explosions at Coptic churches in Egypt occurred at the moment when believers gathered in them for worship in honor of Palm (Palm) Sunday.

responsibility for the attacks on Coptic churches The Islamic State claimed .