Gas Pipeline Explosion Reported Near Damascus in Syria's Eastern Ghouta
A blast was reported near the Tishreen power station in the Damascus countryside, according to Anadolu Agency.
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A gas pipeline explosion has been reported in Syria's Eastern Ghouta area near Damascus, according to a report from Anadolu Agency.
The blast occurred near the Tishreen power station in the Damascus countryside, the report said. Further details on the cause of the explosion, the scale of damage, or any casualties were not included in the available source material.
The Tishreen power station is one of several facilities serving the greater Damascus area, and incidents affecting energy infrastructure in the region can have knock-on effects on power supply to surrounding communities.
Authorities had not issued an official statement on the explosion at the time of the report, and the circumstances surrounding the blast remained unclear.
Sources
- Gas pipeline explosion reported in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta near Damascus — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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