Gas pipeline explodes in Syria, knocks three power plants offline
Summary
A gas pipeline exploded in Eastern Ghouta, Syria, causing a large fire and cutting off gas supply to three power plants. This has made electricity shortages worse, and the cause of the explosion is still unknown.Key Facts
- The explosion happened in Eastern Ghouta, near Damascus.
- Three power plants—Deir Ali, al-Nasiriyah, and Tishreen—stopped working due to a lack of gas.
- The fire from the explosion is still burning.
- Authorities have not yet found out what caused the explosion.
- Teams are working to fix the problems caused by the blast.
- Syria’s gas network had two other explosions in the last six weeks, believed to be sabotage.
- No group has said they were responsible for any of the explosions.
- Recent fuel price increases have led to public protests in Syria.
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