Witnesses told Reuters that after the explosion, thick smoke filled the air.
According to the police, the epicenter of the explosion was at the entrance to the consular section. The causes of the explosion remain unknown and are under investigation.
Law enforcement agencies are working at the scene, interviewing witnesses and searching for possible suspects. Service dogs, drones, and helicopters are being used to survey the area. Preliminary data indicates that there is no threat to residents in the vicinity.
In connection with the incident, traffic on the street adjacent to the embassy has been temporarily suspended. The U.S. State Department has not yet issued an official comment on this matter.
