Explosion hits oil pipeline in Syria

Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb.15 / Trend A.Taghiyeva / An explosion took place on an oil pipeline in the Syrian city of Homs, Al Arabiya TV channel reported. As a result of the explosion there was a strong fire, spread over the adjacent area. Anti-government protests, which began in mid-March, continue in Syria for already ten months. Daily reports are received about death of people - both civilians and security forces. According to the UN statistics, the total number of victims in the country exceeds 5,000 people. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az