Society
Summary of Key Events in Kazakhstan Over the Past Hour
Summary of the situation in Kazakhstan as of the past hour:
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan stated that those who refuse to lay down their weapons will be eliminated.
- All government buildings in Almaty are under the control of security personnel.
- Russian Foreign Ministry staff assisted a youth sports team returning home from a training camp in Almaty.
- Shooting has been heard in the center of Taraz city.
- People, including many children and elderly, are gathering again in Aktau.
- Security forces have liberated the former presidential residence in Almaty.
- A total of over 1,000 people have been injured during the unrest, with 18 security personnel killed and 748 injured. A total of 2,298 people have been detained.
- The estimated total damage to the city is approximately $92 million.