Islamic State terrorist organization has claimed responsibility for an attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt that killed at least 29 and injured over 20 more on Friday, RIA Novosti reported.

Gunmen opened fire on two buses and a truck with Coptic Christians inside in Minya, Egypt on Friday.

The shooting, which occurred on the eve of Ramadan, happened as the victims were traveling from Beni Suef Province to the Coptic Orthodox Anba Samuel Monastery.