In a big development on Monday, a powerful explosion occurred in the underground cables in Beyoğlu, Istanbul after which at least 10 persons were injured, writes republicworld.com.

As per reports, the people living in the area were evacuated due to the explosion. Visuals showed smoke rising in the street where the incident took place.

The explosion comes amid Turkey commencing a major cross-border military offensive against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party in the northern part of Iraq. As per reports, this operation involves airstrikes using jets, helicopters and drones as well as ground incursion by commando troops.