The Jordanian Air Force attacked targets of terrorist groups in southern Syria in response to the attack on the St. George Orthodox Church in al-Kharaq district. The kingdom's armed forces have reported it, Petra reports. Five civilians, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes, a spokesman for the Syrian Ministry of Health said. According to the Jordanian army, the militants were killed or wounded and some of their equipment was also destroyed. The attack on the church took place on October 23 during a funeral service. Three gunmen opened fire, killing nine people and injuring 40 others. Jordan announced three days of mourning.

The Jordanian Air Force attacked targets of terrorist groups in southern Syria in response to the attack on the St. George Orthodox Church in al-Kharaq district. The kingdom's armed forces have reported it, Petra reports. Five civilians, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes, a spokesman for the Syrian Ministry of Health said. According to the Jordanian army, the militants were killed or wounded and some of their equipment was also destroyed. The attack on the church took place on October 23 during a funeral service. Three gunmen opened fire, killing nine people and injuring 40 others. Jordan announced three days of mourning.