Tragic Explosion Near Stepanakert: Victims and Dozens Injured

A powerful explosion occurred at a gasoline depot adjacent to the Stepanakert-Askeran highway, resulting in casualties, according to the press service of the Artsakh Ministry of Internal Affairs.

It has been reported that numerous victims with burns have been transported to medical facilities. Emergency and medical operational groups are currently working at the site. The agency announced that more details regarding the incident will be released later.

Angelina Isakhanyan, the press secretary of the Artsakh Minister of Health, has informed that there are several dozen injured with varying degrees of burns from the explosion of the gasoline tank in Stepanakert.

Earlier, videos surfaced on social media showing the powerful explosion. It has been noted that a tank with a capacity of 100 tons exploded.