Blasts, Fire Hit Arms Factory in Azerbaijan

A powerful explosion hit an arms factory in Shirvan, Azerbaijan, on Tuesday, July 26, with many people feared trapped inside. The blast sparked a fire, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. The scene was captured in this eyewitness video shared with Meydan TV.

According to Azeri reports, the factory belonged to the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan. Storyful has not independently confirmed this.

Residents near the plant were being evacuated. Credit: Meydan TV