A powerful explosion has occurred in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, local media reported early on Thursday, citing information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations that a warehouse in a district near the city's airport had exploded. However, flights at Tashkent International Airport appeared to be taking off and landing as normal. Videos and photos have surfaced on social media showing the consequences of the explosion in Tashkent. The explosion took place at a customs warehouse near the airport, with videos circulating on social media showing a column of flames and smoke rising into the night sky. People injured in the fire incident are currently going treatment at nearby hospital. Iraq Fire Video: Massive Blaze Erupts at Wedding Party in Al-Hamdaniya Town; More Than 100 People Killed, Over 150 Injured.

Uzbekistan Blast

Shockwave of the Blast Felt More Than 30 km Away

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