Seven killed in bus attack in Syria's Homs province; gas pipeline explosion hits power plants
Summary
Gunmen killed at least seven people after opening fire on a passenger bus in Syria’s Homs province, while a gas pipeline explosion near Damascus shut down three major power plants. Authorities said the causes of both attacks remain under investigation as Syria faces continuing security and energy crises.
Key Points
- At least seven people were killed when gunmen attacked a passenger bus crossing the Masyaf bridge in Syria’s Homs province.
- The bus was carrying employees home from work, and security forces have launched an investigation into the shooting.
- A gas pipeline explosion near Damascus forced the Deir Ali, Al-Nasiriyah and Tishreen power plants offline, worsening electricity shortages.
- Officials said the cause of the pipeline blast is still unclear, with sabotage, attack and technical failure all being considered.
