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Gas pipeline explodes in Syria, knocks three power plants offline

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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