VIDEO: What Happened Last Night in Kazakhstan? New Terrifying Footage of Clashes

In Almaty, an air raid alert sounded just past midnight. The authorities in Almaty reported on the resistance of armed assailants within the city. "There is a trend towards stabilization, but there are also fierce outbreaks of resistance," said Yerzhan Babakumarov, deputy mayor of Almaty, during a broadcast on "Habar 24."

In Kazakhstan, an RT correspondent who was detained has been released. Stanislav Obishchenko managed to contact his wife from a hotel, according to reports from the television channel. His arrest became known on Saturday.

Reports in Kazakhstan indicate the readiness to reopen Almaty International Airport. The Russian consulate in Almaty commented to "RIA Novosti" regarding information about the disappearance of Russian actor Ilya Glinikov, stating that they have no such information.

The Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan has denied reports that unidentified individuals allegedly seized a military biolaboratory located near Almaty.

Aeroflot has suspended the sale of tickets for flights to Kazakhstan until January 20. The overall damage from the unrest in Kazakhstan has totaled approximately $212 million, as reported by the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, Atameken.

A total of 125 criminal cases have been initiated following the unrest in Kazakhstan, with almost 5,800 people being detained by the police, many of whom are foreigners. Protesters damaged and destroyed more than 400 vehicles, 346 of which were police cars. Sixteen individuals died at the hands of criminals, and over 1,300 police officers, National Guard personnel, and military representatives were injured.

New horrifying footage of clashes in Almaty has emerged. Internet and communication services have been restored in Kazakhstan, limited to local SIM cards. For nearly 20 hours, local residents’ phones were almost non-functional; even SMS messages and outgoing calls were not possible.

In Shymkent, 45 police officers were injured during the unrest, with two in a special monitoring chamber due to severe injuries.

It is important to note that the situation in Kazakhstan escalated on January 2 when protests against the sharp rise in liquefied gas prices began in Zhanaozen, a city in the Mangystau region in the west of the country. These protests then evolved into mass demonstrations throughout the country, with both economic and political demands.

Clashes between protesters and law enforcement occurred on January 4 and 5 in Almaty. On the morning of January 5, the president of Kazakhstan dismissed government members. A state of emergency has been declared in the country.

Additionally, the CSTO has noted that peacekeepers have been sent to Kazakhstan within the framework of international norms. According to a representative of the organization, the 2nd and 4th points of the Collective Security Treaty have entered into force following the president’s request for action.