Three people were killed by an explosion at a gas pipeline at a military post in the outskirts of Damascus, RIA Novosti reports.
The cities of Tartus, Latakia, Homs, Taltalakh and Damascus are suffering from a power cut.
Minister for Energy Sar Imad Hamis promissed to gradually restore power in two days. Power was restored in some Syrian regions and central districts of Damascus this morning.
