Tensions in Kazakhstan as Armed Protesters Storm Almaty Administration

Protesters have stormed the administration of Almaty, one of Kazakhstan’s largest cities. They are armed with clubs, wooden sticks, and shields, as reported by local media outlets.

Earlier, some protesters in Almaty had seized specialized equipment and decided to march towards the city’s administrative buildings.

Despite the declared state of emergency, protests continue in Almaty, resulting in the burning of civilian vehicles.

In Aktobe, a city in Kazakhstan, police have sided with the protesters. They are storming the city’s administrative building.

In certain areas, security forces have begun using stun grenades in Almaty.