At least 26 people were killed during special operations on elimination of criminals in Kazakhstan. The state TV channel Khabar 24 reported with reference to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Another 18 armed people were injured. More than 3,000 people were detained during special operations. At the same time, the special operation in Almaty continues. There is information that the protesters barricaded themselves in the building of Mir TV channel. The internet connection in the city is still intermittent, TV channels are not broadcasting either.
«The military are trying to solve the problem with the protesters. But they hid in the building of Mir TV channel opposite the burnt-out building of Almaty administration,» the journalists told.
Mass protests in Kazakhstan began in early 2022. Residents of Zhanaozen and Aktau in Mangistau region opposed the increase in prices for liquefied gas, then the protests spread to other cities. Clashes with security officials continue in Almaty. The Internet is periodically turned off throughout the country, the media practically do not work.
The President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev introduced a state of emergency in the republic, dismissed the government and became the head of the Security Council. At his request, the CSTO countries sent peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan.
