Massive Blast Hits Russia's Dagestan, Damages Homes, Cars

A powerful explosion has shaken the city of Kaspiysk in Dagestan, Russia, leaving at least 15 cars damaged and shattering windows in a nearby residential building.

Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene, but authorities have yet to report any casualties, The Caspian Post reports via Russian media.

💥 A powerful #explosions occurred in Kaspiysk, #Dagestan, for reasons that remain unknown. At least 15 cars were damaged in a nearby parking lot, and windows were shattered in a residential building. Emergency services and rescuers are on site, and there is no information yet… pic.twitter.com/HMzj3f8d22

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The blast occurred near a multi-story apartment block close to the Dagdizel shipbuilding plant. Almost all windows in the building were blown out as ambulances and rescue teams rushed to the site.

The incident comes amid a string of recent emergencies across Russian regions - from a grenade explosion in a rented apartment in Belgorod to reported attacks in Taganrog.

Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the Kaspiysk explosion.