Suicide bombers detonated explosives at three separate churches in Surabaya, Indonesia on Sunday, leaving at least 13 people dead and many more injured.
ISIS-led terrorist attacks on three Christian churches in Indonesia leave 13 dead, 40 wounded https://t.co/Ha1ilnyMUu
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) May 13, 2018
Surabaya is the second-largest city in Indonesia.
Deadly church bombings carried out by members of one family, Indonesia official says https://t.co/sZwlDqfiZR
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 13, 2018
Here is a look at the family who carried out these bombings.
PHOTO: the faces of terror. This is the family of suicide bombers who died today, blowing up three churches in Surabaya, #indonesia. Look at those kids. Look at the little girls. 9 & 12 when they died. I have no words. Via @a_mibali #surabaya @smh @theage pic.twitter.com/ubURJycP5p
— James Massola (@jamesmassola) May 13, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence released a statement on the devastation, calling it one of the worst attacks ever against Christians in Indonesia.
America stands against attacks against any religious minority. We were saddened to learn of one of the worst attacks ever against Christians in Indonesia. We condemn this cowardly attack and send our prayers and sympathies for the victims and their families.
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) May 13, 2018
Very sad.
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