An explosion has rocked a warehouse belonging to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Defense, located in the Syrdarya region of the country. According to recent numbers provided by the ministry, 16 were reported injured, and 4 of them were sent to hospitals.

"After that, 12 of the 16 injured as a result of this incident were taken to the Syrdarya district medical association. First aid was immediately provided to all the victims," the national health ministry said on Telegram.

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Four of the blast victims, according to the health ministry, are being observed at the Republican Emergency Medical Center, Syrdarya, and none are in critical condition. A representative for the defense ministry told Sputnik that the fire has been extinguished, and the situation is stable. 

"Right now, the situation [at the warehouse] is stable, everything was extinguished," the representative said, revealing that an investigation is underway.