Syria: Explosion Rocks Thermal Power Station In Syria.

Baniyas, Syria - August 18, 2026 An explosion rocked the Banias thermal power station on Syria’s Mediterranean coast on Tuesday morning, prompting ambulances and firefighting teams to rush to the site. Syria’s state news agency SANA reported that three people were killed in the blast, while local reports said the explosion occurred inside the station. Initial reports suggested a technical failure or an explosion involving a hydrogen gas tank, although authorities were investigating the exact cause. Emergency teams remained at the scene as officials assessed the damage.