Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- A fire broke out near Karshi International Airport. This was stated by Uzbekistan Airways.

According to the company, the blaze erupted at the S.Smart manufacturing plant located close to the Karshi air hub.

Firefighting units quickly arrived at the scene and began to extinguish the fire.

It is noted that the incident did not affect airport operations. Karshi International Airport continues to operate normally.