27 Sep 2023 | 11:15 PM UTC
Uzbekistan: Explosion and fire reported near Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport early Sept. 28
FLASH: Emergency response reported after explosion prompts fire near Uzbekistan's Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport on Sept. 28.
Event
Emergency personnel are responding to a fire near Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (TAS) after a reported explosion caused a fire near at a warehouse near the airport early Sept. 28.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Advice
Avoid the area. Reconfirm flight itineraries if scheduled to fly via TAS.
