Situation in Kazakhstan: Photos of peacekeepers from Kyrgyzstan published

Troops from Kyrgyzstan continue to guard Almaty TPP-2 (thermal power plant). The Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan published photos and video.

«We are peacekeepers from Kyrgyzstan. Our goal is to help the brotherly people of Kazakhstan within the framework of the CSTO agreement and to protect the TPP-2,» one of the servicemen said.

Mass protests in Kazakhstan began on January 2, 2022. Residents of Zhanaozen and Aktau in Mangistau region opposed the increase in prices for liquefied gas, then the protests spread to other cities. The situation is slowly stabilizing; the anti-terrorist operation continues. Internet access has been restored.

President of the republic 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. Scorpion special unit was sent to the republic from Kyrgyzstan.

It was announced today that the CSTO mission in Kazakhstan has been successfully completed. The withdrawal of troops will begin in two days.