Posted in Midde East, N. America, Russia Why Are Russian Engineers Working at an Islamic State-Controlled Gas Plant in Syria? Submitted by: puzzleman Published Date: February 9, 2016 Leave a Comment on Why Are Russian Engineers Working at an Islamic State-Controlled Gas Plant in Syria? Why Are Russian Engineers Working at an Islamic State-Controlled Gas Plant in Syria? Moscow says it's at war with the jihadist group -- but both sides aren't opposed to cutting economic deals amid the bloodshed. Foreign Policy Submitted by: puzzleman