In the early hours of Thursday, a massive explosion rocked the vicinity of Tashkent Airport, the capital of Uzbekistan, sending shockwaves through the region. The powerful blast, felt more than 30 kilometers away, has prompted heightened concerns among both authorities and the public.
The incident is believed to have originated at a customs warehouse situated in close proximity to Tashkent International Airport. While precise details remain scarce, the event has quickly become a focal point of concern and attention.
Eyewitnesses, interviewed by the news website Nova24, described the explosion as a cataclysmic event, accompanied by a towering column of flames and thick smoke that pierced the night sky.
Uzbek news outlet Daryo reported early Thursday morning that the Ministry of Emergency Situations had officially confirmed the explosion in Tashkent. According to the Ministry, the source of the blast was traced back to a warehouse located within a district near the city’s airport.
Despite the alarming incident, flights at Tashkent International Airport appeared to operate normally, according to data from flight tracking website FlightRadar24. However, an unexpected notice to airmen was issued on the previous night, indicating that a runway at the airport would be temporarily closed for takeoff and landing on Thursday, without providing a specific reason for the closure.
A social media post by Daryo further revealed that the Ministry of Emergency Situations had received a distress call reporting a fire resulting from a powerful explosion at one of the warehouses situated in Tashkent’s Sergeli district. Firefighters and rescue teams swiftly converged on the scene, where they are currently engaged in intense efforts to extinguish the blaze. As of now, details concerning injuries and casualties resulting from the incident remain undisclosed.
Authorities have refrained from providing an official statement on the explosion, and investigations are underway to ascertain the precise cause and impact of this alarming event.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The public is urged to exercise caution and stay tuned for official announcements.
