Syria: Explosion Hits Gas Pipeline In Hasakah Northeastern Syria.

Al Hasakah, Syria - August 18, 2026 An explosion was reported on a gas pipeline near Ain al-Malha in the southern countryside of Hasakah, Syria, on Tuesday. Hasakah borders Turkey to the north and Iraq to the east. Local sources said the blast occurred along the Shaddadi gas pipeline, with footage shared showing the reported incident. The cause of the explosion remains unclear, with some local reports suggesting it may have been deliberate. Similar incidents involving gas infrastructure in the Shaddadi area have been reported previously.