Izmir:Azerbaijan and Ukraine have extended their condolences to Trkiye in the wake of a devastating explosion at a steel factory in the Aegean city of Izmir. The tragic incident resulted in the deaths of 16 people and left 13 others injured.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry expressed profound sorrow over the event, offering condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased and wishing a swift recovery for the injured. The ministry emphasized its support for the "state and people of brotherly Trkiye" during this difficult time.

Furthermore, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conveyed his condolences via the US social media platform X. He expressed his sorrow over the "deeply distressing tragedy" and extended his sympathies to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the people of Trkiye, and the families affected by the explosion. Zelenskyy also wished the injured a speedy recovery.

The explosion occurred during a boiler replacement procedure when an overhead crane collapsed, causing debris to fall into an electric arc furnace, which triggered the explosion. Izmir Governor Suleyman Elban provided these details earlier. Following the incident, President Erdogan confirmed the casualties and noted that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion, any negligence, and those responsible for the tragic event.