British News Agency

According to a statement issued by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 24, 2026, people attending a memorial service at a church in the village of Hammoud in Karak Governorate, western Jordan, were targeted in an armed attack on October 23. According to preliminary reports, 7 people were killed and 40 others sustained injuries of varying severity. The terrorist organization ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.

The statement condemned the attack, saying it targeted the longstanding interfaith peace and harmony within Jordanian society. It emphasized that attacks against religious sites and worshippers were unacceptable.

Russia expressed solidarity with Jordan in combating all forms of terrorism and extremism. The statement also extended condolences to the Jordanian government and people, as well as to the families of those killed, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.