Military near Almaty airport, Kazakhstan ALMA-ATA, Jan 6 In Alma-Ata, shots and rather loud explosions are heard, the local newspaper Vlast writes. “In Alma-Ata, from time to time, shots are heard in the following parts of the city: Golden Square, Novaya Square, Kamenka, Tastak microdistrict, Momyshuly street (between Tole streets Bi and Ryskulov) «, — said in the message with reference to information from eyewitnesses. In turn, as the correspondent of the publication reports, shots and explosions are heard» on Gogol Street, between Nauryzbay-Batyr Street and Dostyk Avenue in Alma-Ata. » in Kazakhstan, they continue for several days, in some regions they have already subsided, but in Alma-Ata the situation has not yet returned to normal. The counter-terrorist operation in the city is still ongoing. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, by this hour the city akimat, the former residence of the president, and Republic Square were vacated. The sweeps continue. 
During the riots in Kazakhstan, 18 security officials were killed Dissatisfied with this, residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau, which are located in the oil-producing Mangistau region, went to rallies. The republican Ministry of Energy explained that from January 1, the price of gas began to be formed at electronic exchange trading based on supply and demand. On January 4, the authorities announced that they were ready to fulfill the main demand of the protesters — to reduce gas prices. Despite this, protests began in other cities. Tokayev dismissed the government yesterday morning. He also announced that he was becoming the head of the Security Council, which was previously led by the first president of the republic, Nursultan Nazarbayev. Today the government imposed state regulation of gasoline and diesel prices for 180 days.
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The President warned the protesters that the authorities would take the toughest measures against violators, as the security forces were killed and injured as a result of the riots. In addition, the protesters made several attempts to storm administrative buildings and police departments, during which dozens of people were killed. A state of emergency was introduced throughout the country. A collective CSTO contingent will enter the republic at the request of Tokayev. Russia has sent airborne troops on board the Aerospace Forces, they will guard government and administrative buildings. Kazakhstan also expects military assistance from other member countries of the organization: Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The Russian Foreign Ministry views the events in Kazakhstan as an externally inspired attempt to violently undermine the security and integrity of the state. Follow the situation in Kazakhstan in the online report & gt; & gt; The country is on fire. Kazakhstan entered the new year with riots
Protest actions in Kazakhstan began in the first days of the new year. Residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau protested against the double increase in the price of LPG.
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First, President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev instructed to create a commission to study the situation.
He then dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially responsible for allowing the protest situation.
3 of 17 < p> Then he dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially guilty for allowing a protest situation.
The President urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
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The President urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
In Almaty, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security officials.
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In Alma-Ata, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security officials.
The police used gas and flash bangs.
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The police used gas and stun grenades.
In the photo: rioters in Almaty interfere with the work of an ambulance.
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In the photo: participants in the riots in Almaty interfere with the work of the ambulance.
A state of emergency has been declared in several regions.
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Several regions have declared a state of emergency.
A curfew is imposed there, mass events are prohibited and movement is restricted.
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A curfew is imposed there, prohibited mass events and restrictions on movement.
In the country because of the riots, the Internet was turned off.
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The Internet was turned off in the country due to riots.
RIA Novosti correspondents made sure that the websites of some government agencies of Kazakhstan do not open from abroad, and sites of various media do not work either.
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RIA Novosti correspondents were convinced that the websites of some government agencies of Kazakhstan are not opened from abroad, and sites of various media are not working either.
Moscow hopes for an early normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
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Moscow hopes for an early normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
The Foreign Ministry noted that they advocate a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that they advocate a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
The President of Kazakhstan addressed the nation for the second time in a day.
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The President of Kazakhstan for the second time in a day made an appeal to the nation.
He announced that he intends to stay in the capital of the country, and also promised to come out with a new package of proposals in the near future.
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He stated that he intends to stay in the capital of the country, and also promised to come out with a new package of proposals in the near future.
In addition, from today Tokayev heads the Security Council of Kazakhstan.
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In addition, from today Tokayev heads the Security Council of Kazakhstan.
He is also promised to act as harshly as possible against offenders.
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He also pledged to act as tough as possible on offenders.
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Protest actions in Kazakhstan began in the first days of the new year. Residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau protested against the double rise in the price of liquefied petroleum gas.
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First, President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev instructed to create a commission to study the situation.
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Then he dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially responsible for allowing a protest situation.
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The president urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
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In Alma-Ata, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security officials.
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The police used gas and stun grenades.
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In the photo: participants in the riots in Almaty interfere with the work of the ambulance.
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A state of emergency has been declared in several regions.
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A curfew is being imposed there, mass events are prohibited and movement is limited.
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The country has turned off the Internet due to riots.
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Correspondents of RIA Novosti made sure that the websites of some state bodies of Kazakhstan are not opened from abroad, sites of various media also do not work.
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Moscow hopes for an early normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that they advocate a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
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The President of Kazakhstan addressed the nation for the second time in 24 hours.
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He stated that he intends to stay in the capital of the country, and also promised to come out with a new package of proposals in the near future.
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In addition, from today Tokayev heads the Security Council of Kazakhstan.
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He also promised to act as harshly as possible against offenders.