Church of the Martyr Mar Mina the Miracle-Worker and Pope Kyrillos VI

A terrorist launched an armed attack on the Church of the Martyr Mar Mina the Miracle-Worker and Pope Kyrillos VI in the Helwan district south of Cairo, during preparations for Christmas celebrations. The attack killed 8 Christians and a police conscript who was part of the church security detail. Additionally, two brothers were killed in a separate assault by the same terrorist at a nearby commercial establishment, bringing the total death toll to 10, with 5 others injured. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack that evening.