1 year agoUS Defense Secretary Austin, who is isolating with mild coronavirus symptoms, attends a virtual meeting with Blinken and their Japanese counterparts
1 year agoIt's now Friday morning in Kazakhstan where internet has been shut down for some 36 hours, placing public safety at risk and leaving friends and family cut off. Connectivity levels continue to flatline at just 5% of ordinary levels
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 104 km S of Kencong, Indonesia
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5 planes with Belarusian troops on CSTO mission have landed in Kazakhstan
Aktau. A group of protesters blocked the road to the airport
Sporadic clashes, shots and explosions heard around Almaty this nigh(2:10 am)
1 year agoSound of clashes in Almaty tonight
US warns 'world watching' if Russian troops violate rights in Kazakhstan
Coordinator of Kazakhstan opposition movement "DVK" Zamanbek Tleuliev says that Ukrainian security services came to his residence
The CSTO troops in Kazakhstan are authorized to use their weapons - the organization's secretary general said
Number of troops of the CSTO in Kazakhstan will be at 2.5 thousand,- said the Secretary General of the organization Stanislav Zas. - If necessary, the number of troops can be increased
White House says situation in Kazakhstan won't affect plans for talks with Russia next week - Reuters
Events in Kazakhstan pose a real threat to the security and even the territorial integrity of Kazakhstan, said the CSTO Secretary General
There are 6 checkpoints around the perimeter of Nur-Sultan: in the directions of Karaganda, Kossha, Kokshetau, Pavlodar, the villages of Korgalzhyn and Astrakhanka. Restricted entry and exit from Nur-Sultan
An employee of the Almaty TV channel was killed in the shooting. The TV channel's film crew came under fire in the area of the presidential residence in Almaty. The driver of the car was killed. A journalist of the TV channel was also injured.
MORE from @DeptofDefense on North Korea's claim re hypersonic missile: "We are consulting closely with our allies as we assess. & as we determine next steps" per spox "The US condemns the DPRK's continued testing of ballistic missiles, which are destabilizing to the region"
[email protected] on Pyongyang's claims DPRK launched a hypersonic missile "We are aware of these reports, & we are assessing the specific nature of the recent launch event" per spox "We take any new capability seriously"
In the center of Taraz, at about 23.30, the sounds of shots were heard, an Orda.kz correspondent reported. Police dispersed the assembled protesters
The CSTO notified the UN about sending its contingent to Kazakhstan, the UN Secretary General's office said
Counter terrorism operation is being carried out in the Kyzylorda region - head of the region Gulshara Abdykalikova
1 year agoAt present, a large group (estimated at 7-8) of the Russian Aerospace Forces transport aircraft are moving from the Machulishchi airbase (Belarus) to Yekaterinburg.
Kazakhstan law enforcement agencies claim control over all important administrative building in central Almaty
Secretary of State Blinken spoke today with Kazakhstani Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi regarding the ongoing state of emergency in Kazakhstan. The Secretary reiterated the United States’ full support for Kazakhstan’s constitutional institutions and media freedom and advocated for a peaceful, rights-respecting resolution to the crisis. The Secretary also raised the priority of promoting stability in Europe, including support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in response to Russian aggression.
1 year agoProtest continues in Aktau
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan: those who refuse to lay down their arms will be destroyed
1 year agoColumn of Russian airborne troops on the highway near Ivanovo airfield
The CSTO peacekeeping forces will guard state military facilities, Khabar 24 reports.
1 year agoMilitary transport aviation arrives in Ulyanovsk to load the 31st separate guards air assault brigade
The Interior Ministry of Kazakhstan says that 18 security personnel were killed and 748 injured during the confrontations in the country
President Erdoğan, in his call with Tokayev, expressed his wish for the new government to be established in Kazakhstan as soon as possible and for the tension to end in a short time.
Turkish President Erdoğan had phone call with President Tokayev of Kazakhstan, stated that he closely follow the events in Kazakhstan and are in solidarity with Kazakhstan
President Erdoğan, as the Term President of the Organization of Turkish States, talked over the phone with the leaders of the member countries of the organization about the developments in Kazakhstan.
The CSTO Secretary General held telephone talks with the Presidents of Belarus and Kazakhstan.
Belarusian Ministry of Defense: SOF of 103rd Guards Airborne Brigade left for Kazakhstan as part of CSTO forces
1 year agoChina, Russia and beyond "betting democracy's days are numbered," according to @POTUS. "They're betting America will become more like them and less like us
Units of the 45th separate brigade of the special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces(Kubinka), airborne troops from Ivanovo and Ulyanovsk were sent to Kazakhstan as part of the CSTO forces. First units have already arrived on the ground - Russian Defense Ministry
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu had phone call with the head of the Pentagon
Taiwan Ministry of Defense:3 PLA aircraft (Y-8 ELINT, Y-8 EW and Y-8 ASW) entered #Taiwan's southwest ADIZ on January 6, 2022
Belarus is sending a company of peacekeeping troops to Kazakhstan as part of the CSTO forces, - Lukashenka said
Witnesses of Russian State TASS report that military at Republic Square in Almaty shoot at rioters and cars
Gunfire heard from TV-tower at Kok-Tobe in Almaty
Reuters: An explosion and gunfire are heard near the main square in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Protests in Kazakhstan internal affair of the country: Chinese foreign ministry
1 year agoReturning from Kazakhstan now: 224th Flight Unit (Russian Air Force) Antonov An-124 reg. RA-82014/15405E currently over Russia. Callsign: RFF8460
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 253 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia
Myanmar junta helicopter gunships fire at villages in Sagaing's Wetlet Township
Arrested militants identified as Suhail Qadir Khanday R/O Tral, Pulwama & Suhail Mushtaq Waza R/O Niklora, Pulwama. So far 4 pistols, 8 pistol magazines, 99 live rounds, 2 pistol silencers recovered They've also identified 2 associates, who've been arrested: DIG CKR Sujit Kumar
Kazakhstan MFA denies that entrance of foreigners is prohibited
Widespread damage in Kyzylorda after riots
Atyrau is relatively calm. There are about 500 people in the square. The security forces are visible in the city. There is no information about fires and pogroms.
Kazakhstan police: about 2000 detained in Almaty
Kazakhstan limits fuel price hikes after Almaty protests
1 year agoMP of Russian State Duma Sultan Hamzaev on his Instagram calls Russia to annex "historical lands of Russia" Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan security services restored control over Administration of Zhambylska region, Semei city, police station in Taraz, office of Nur Otan party in Taraz
US Embassy in Kazakhstan: We are closely monitoring the situation and condemning acts of violence and destruction of property
EU commission, asked about Russian peacekeepers in Kazakhstan, says intervention must respect sovereignty and independence of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has suspended the entry of foreign citizens in connection with the state of emergency in the country
Internet connection is partially restored in Nur-Sultan(Astana)
Protesters closed the entrance to Almaty and burning tires
Belarusian Il-76 from Machulishchy left for Kazakhstan
Aktobe airport in Kazakhstan cleared from protesters
Russia considers events in Kazakhstan as an external-inspired attempt to violently undermine the security and integrity of the state - Russian Foreign Ministry
About 10 detained at protest in support of Kazakhstan people at Chistoprudniy boulevard in Moscow
Tajikistan sends about 200 military personnel to Kazakhstan as part of the CSTO mission
Prominent pro-democracy activist Arnon Nampa is currently ill with a high fever in Bangkok Remand Prison and his legal team is seeking medical attention for him.
Lavrov and Çavuşoğlu discussed by phone the situation in Kazakhstan and the upcoming meeting of the Russia-NATO Council
The parliament of Kyrgyzstan was unable to collect the necessary quorum to consider the issue of the situation in Kazakhstan(approve sending troops)
MFA of Belarus says that Belarusian Armed Forces troops sent to Kazakhstan as part of CSTO obligations because attempted coup d'etat in Kazakhstan
The Scorpion 25th Special Forces Brigade of Kyrgyzstan armed forces reportedly moving towards the border of Kazakhstan
125 passengers of Air India's Italy-Amritsar flight have tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival at Amritsar airport: VK Seth, Airport Director
Armenia sent about 70 servicemen to Kazakhstan
1 year agoPeople's Liberation Army Air Force Shaanxi KJ-500 7A427C active over the Strait of Taiwan
Small protests in Bishkek, protesters demand not to send troops to Kazakhstan and withdraw from CSTO
A few hours ago, the first plane with Russian troops arrived in Almaty. Now they are being given instructions and within a few hours they are going to start a watch in the city. Military units near Almaty are on high alert
The CSTO secretariat stated that they received request from the Kazakh side for assistance. It says that "the situation is viewed as an invasion of armed gangs trained from abroad.". " Units of the CSTO contingent have already begun to fulfill their tasks in Kazakhstan"
@DelhiPolice arrest person claimed to be the creator of the BulliBaiApp
1 year agoLooks like RA-82014 (An-124) is continuing in the direction of Kazakhstan, just like RA-76638 (Il-76)
In Kazakhstan, the work of the stock exchange and all banks, except for the national one, was suspended
Kyrgyz activists plan to gather at 13:00 on the Ala-Too square near the parliament building. They will oppose Kyrgyzstan sending troops to Kazakhstan, writes Kloop
Kyrgyzstan confirms readiness to fulfill its allied obligations under the CSTO in connection with the request of President Tokayev to the necessary extent - Cabinet
The President of Uzbekistan discussed by telephone with Tokayev measures to stabilize the situation in Kazakhstan, the press service of Mirziyoyev said.
According to Russian media in the morning troops and special forces encircled protesters at Republic square, there were gunfight, and all were “neutralizes”. Now situation is calmer and military left the square
Dozens of attackers were killed at night during an attempt to storm a police building in Almaty, the police department said
Five arrested over robberies at petrol stations
Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi urged his US counterpart Thursday to consider restricting American troop movement in the country after a surge in Covid cases on bases and surrounding communities
The President of Kyrgyzstan said that he had discussed the situation in Kazakhstan with Tokayev, Putin and Pashinyan by phone
Shootout at Republix square in Almaty reported
US Department of State:
[email protected] and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi spoke today to discuss the concerning situation in Ukraine. We will continue to deepen U.S.-Japan cooperation
The peacekeeping contingent sent to Kazakhstan from Russia will include a spetsnaz company of the 76th airborne division, as well as a company of the 45th airborne special forces brigade. Several more special forces brigades are on high alert
1 year ago2 military transport Il-76 of the Russian Aerospace Forces, one from Orenburg, landed at the Chkalovsky airfield near Moscow for loading
1 year agoConfirmed: Kazakhstan is again in the midst of a nation-scale internet blackout as of early morning Thursday. While service was available, President Tokayev gave a televised speech appealing to Russia for assistance to "protect the state."
Websites of Kazakhstani authorities and TV channels are unavailable again
Russia put regiment at Orenburg on combat alert for deployment to Kazakhstan. Also 11 separate engineering brigade which is deployed in Kamensk-Skhakhtinsk near Ukraine could be moved to Kazakhstan
CSTO peacekeeping forces will be able to stay in Kazakhstan until the situation stabilizes - head of the State Duma committee Kalashnikov
Foreign investments and business of foreign companies will be protected in Kazakhstan, - Russian Foreign Ministry says
1 year agoArmenian PM Pashinyan: CSTO council, according to Article 4 of collective defense agreement, decided to deploy CSTO peacekeeping forces in Kazakhstan for limited time
1 year agoNorth Korean state media confirm North Korea conducted a hypersonic missile launch Wednesday. Picture via Rodong Sinmun
North Korea says its 'hypersonic missile' flew 700 km, accurately hit target
North Korea says it test-fired 'hypersonic' missile on Wednesday
