An explosion on a section of a Kabardino-Balkaria gas pipeline has
occurred, and terrorism is suspected, ITAR-TASS reports, citing the
emergencies ministry. The explosion happened at approximately 01:20 am
at the Mozdok-Nevinnomyssk pipeline north-west of Nalchik's outskirts.
There were no casualties. Gas transit was halted at 03:30 am, and gas
supplies to Nalchik are coming from alternate sources.
Police say the explosive device was equal to 400 g of TNT. An
investigation is underway.
