Witnesses reported hearing multiple loud blasts within seconds of each other as the barrage struck buildings and nearby infrastructure.
Fires quickly spread through several blocks.
Residents were forced to flee their homes while emergency responders rushed toward the area.
Rescue teams immediately began searching for survivors who might be trapped beneath the rubble.
Local authorities confirmed that several people have died in the attack. Many others have been reported injured.
Hospitals in the region are overwhelmed as medical teams work urgently to treat victims suffering from blast injuries, burns, and damage caused by collapsing structures.
Emergency crews, including firefighters and search-and-rescue teams, continue to examine damaged buildings.
Officials say the full scale of destruction is still being assessed.
Early reports indicate that several residential buildings and public facilities have suffered severe damage.
