Tashkent TV tower struck by lightning

Uzbekistan|environment|May 24, 2021 / 10:29 AM

AKIPRESS.COM - The video showing the Tashkent TV tower struck by lightning on May 23 is spread across social media.

"The lightning strike occurred indeed. No damage was caused for the tower, since it is fully protected from such natural phenomena," the Ministry of Emergency Situations said.

The TV tower functions as normally, the Ministry said.

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