What is known from the attack that left at least 150 people dead

A string of explosions has shaken Sri Lanka on this Sunday's Easter. This is what is known so far, writes The Guardian, translates Periscopi.

More than 150 people have been reported dead and hundreds of others injured in a series of explosions targeting the church where church service was being held.

Most of the dead are believed to be from Sri Lanka, meanwhile, the BBC has said nine foreigners are among the victims. The AFP says there are over thirty-five of them.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attacks, but Sri Lankan Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene has said the culprits were identified and belonged to extremist religious groups.

The country's government has closed social media and all services that serve to deliver messages. /Periscopi