The explosion, which occurred on Thursday, triggered a fire and caused windows in nearby apartment blocks to shatter.
Regrettably, a teenage boy lost his life when a window frame fell on him, as reported in a statement by the health ministry.
The statement also confirmed that 24 people were hospitalized, with no imminent threat to their lives, while an additional 138 individuals received treatment for various injuries.
Despite the tragic incident, operations at the international airport in the capital continue to run normally, as affirmed by the airport administration. In video footage and images circulating on social media, flames were seen soaring into the night sky, accompanied by a massive cloud of smoke enveloping the warehouse. The cause of the explosion remains unclear at this time.
The emergencies ministry has established a special laboratory at the scene to conduct a thorough investigation into the blast. Authorities report that, thanks to the prompt actions of emergency personnel, the extent of the fire is being contained, with the situation declared "completely under control," as conveyed on the Telegram messaging app.
According to local sources, 16 fire and rescue crews were dispatched to combat the fire at one of the warehouses located in the city's Sergeli district near the airport.
As the community grapples with this tragedy, efforts are underway to uncover the circumstances surrounding the explosion and provide support to those affected. (ILKHA)