Sabotage Causes Explosion on Syria Gas Pipeline
Moscow 19 Aug VESTI. An explosion on an export gas pipeline from the Al-Jabba factory in the Syrian province of Homs occurred as a result of a sabotage.
Consensus
- An explosion occurred on an export gas pipeline at the Al-Jabas oil plant in Al-Hasakeh province, Syria.
- The explosion was caused by a deliberate sabotage act.
- The incident led to the cessation of gas transportation through the pipeline.
- No casualties were reported.
- The Syrian state oil company (SPC) is investigating the incident.
- The SPC is working with competent authorities to identify those responsible.
- The SPC has taken additional measures to strengthen security at its oil and gas facilities and pipeline infrastructure.
- The explosion disrupted the operation of power generation turbines.
- Power supply is being compensated using alternative sources.
Points of divergence
- The preliminary results of the investigation indicate that the explosion was the result of a deliberate sabotage act. — vesti
- The incident led to the shutdown of supply to several power stations. — vesti
- The explosion occurred around 04:00 MSK. — kommerzant
- Wells were isolated and safety valves were closed. — kommerzant
- Syria has agreed to reduce Russian oil imports, and is negotiating with Washington to be removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. — vesti
- U.S. officials stated that Syria's chances of quickly removing its designation would improve after ceasing Russian oil imports. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- In Syria, explosion on export gas pipeline explained as sabotage — Вести
- Sabotage led to explosion on gas pipeline in Syria — Коммерсантъ