MOSCOW, Sep 19. The Islamic State * has claimed responsibility for the sabotage on the gas pipeline, which led to the blackout in Damascus, media reported, citing a statement by the terrorist group.
Syrian Energy Minister Ghassan Zamel said on Friday that the sabotage on a gas pipeline in the Deir Ali area south of Damascus has led to a power outage across the Syrian capital. Later, it was reported about the restoration of power supply. According to a source from the Syrian TV channel Ikhbariya, in addition to the disabling of the gas pipeline, there were attempts to undermine two power lines in the Khuran district of Damascus. According to Reuters, IS * took responsibility for the sabotage by publishing a statement on the Telegram channel. * Prohibited terrorist organization in Russia
