The situation was under control after a strong explosion ignited a fire at a warehouse close to the airport, according to the Uzbek Ministry of Emergency Situations (FVV).
blast near airport in Uzbek capital: According to the Uzbek Health Ministry, the blast’s shock wave early in the morning caused minor injuries to some people and broke numerous windows in surrounding apartment buildings.
However, Social media videos and images showed a massive cloud of smoke and flames shooting into the night sky.
The account attributing the explosion’s cause to “strong lightning” lacked credibility.
Further, The ministry stated that it had established a “special laboratory” at the explosion site to conduct an investigation. According to the ministry’s post on the messaging app Telegram, FVV employees’ prompt actions are reducing the area of the fire. “Everything is fully under control,”
Additionally, According to the airport’s administration, flights were boarding and landing at Tashkent International Airport as usual.
However, The Uzbek Health Ministry report that the blast’s shock wave early in the morning broke numerous windows in surrounding apartment buildings, and some people were being treat for minor injuries.