Power Stations in Syria Goes Offline After Turkish Shelling

TEL TAMR, Syria (North Press) – The Tel Tamr electricity substation in northern Hasakah was rendered out of service for the second time in 48 hours on Tuesday evening following Turkish shelling in the countryside near the town.

Amin Mousqli, head of the Tel Tamr Electricity Center, reported that Turkish-backed factions targeted the village of Umm al-Keif, causing significant damage to the station’s infrastructure.

“The substation was restored yesterday after repairs to the 66 kV high-voltage cable in Umm al-Keif. However, Turkish shelling hit the same village near the previous damage site, putting the station out of service again,” Mousqli stated.

Repeated Interruptions

Specialized repair crews worked tirelessly to restore electricity on Monday, but the renewed shelling has hindered their efforts. Mousqli emphasized that access to the damaged area requires international coordination with Turkey and its allied factions to ensure the safety of maintenance teams.

The Tel Tamr station supplies electricity to a significant part of northern Hasakah, including residential and essential facilities. The repeated targeting of infrastructure exacerbates the humanitarian situation in the area, already strained by ongoing conflict and displacement.

Impact on Civilians

The interruption of power services has left thousands of residents in the area without electricity amid winter conditions, further highlighting the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and guarantees for the protection of essential infrastructure.