Eighth explosion kills over 180 in Colombo

The blasts hit three high-end hotels and one church in Colombo, while two additional churches are targeted outside the capital.

Police officials have confirmed explosions at six places including St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade, St. Sebastian Church in Katuwapitiya, Katana and a church in Batticaloa.

Sunday masses were underway at the churches, on the occasion of Easter.