New #Kazakhstan thread for today 👇
Dozens killed in Kazakhstan unrest, police say
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Footage of Russian soldiers heading to #Kazakhstan first units already arrived
Heavily armed soldiers roaming the streets in #Almaty this morning 
Belarusian special forces are on their way to #Kazakhstan. They will be airlifted by Russian transport planes.
#Kazakhstan started an operation in #Almaty this morning. Heavy gunfire can be heard. Republic square was encircled and protesters "neutralised". Overnight dozens were killed during an attempt to storm a police building according to local police.
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Video shows protesters in #Almaty trying to hide from live fire, multiple dead bodies can be seen. Unclear if it's from today or yesterday.
Video shows protesters in #Almaty trying to hide from live fire, multiple dead bodies can be seen. Unclear if it's from today or yesterday.
Update: 12 dead, 353 wounded among security forces in #Kazakhstan - AFP
Despite some reports yesterday, #Kazakh security forces, especially national guard and army, staying loyal to the gov. The big question now, will civilians start an armed uprising against local security forces and foreign forces?
Kyrgyz activists plan to gather on the Ala-Too square near the parliament building at 13:00. They will demonstrate against #Kyrgyzstan sending peacekeepers to #Kazakhstan.
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Only a very very small protest against Kyrgyz participation in peacekeeping mission in #Kazakhstan
Armenian contingent for peacekeeping mission in #Kazakhstan will be 70 servicemen
The 25th special-purpose brigade "Scorpion" of the Kyrgyz army is moving towards the border with #Kazakhstan from its permanent deployment in the city of Tokmok
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Tajikistan's contingent for peacekeeping mission in #Kazakhstan will be 200 servicemen
Reports say #Russia will send about 3000 servicemen to #Kazakhstan, likely the largest contingent from the CSTO nations, which is no surprise
Reportedly Russian airborne forces on the move for deployment to #Kazakhstan
Protesters in Aktau say they have achieved their goal and ended the rally, tents being removed
Protesters blocked the entrance to #Almaty and set fire to tires
Peaceful protests in Zhanaozen
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Kazakh officials released footage of the detention of a group of armed protesters. At least one was killed. Weapons found in their car.
Kazakh officials released footage of the detention of a group of armed protesters. At least one was killed. Weapons found in their car.
Officials in #Almaty say up to 2000 people detained in the city
Russian equipment on the move to the Chkalovsky airfield near Moscow for their deployment to #Kazakhstan
The sound of an explosion and the sound of gunfire is heard near the main square in #Almaty according to a Reuters journalist
#Russia releasing more footage of it's troops deploying to #Kazakhstan
Video from yesterday shows protesters heavily beating a police officer on the ground
Video from Aktobe yesterday shows heavy clashes between protesters and security forces
Military vehicles seen heading to the Republic Square in #Almaty. Security forces warning protesters over loudspeakers to leave or they will open fire.
According to unconfirmed information, rioters are attacking a TV tower on Kok-Tobe in #Almaty. Shots and explosions are heard from there
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Military equipment on the move in #Almaty
Sputnik #Kazakshtan reports there are wounded at the Republic Square in #Almaty, shooting continues
#Almaty police spokesman says they repelled an attack on a police station in the city, "all terrorists eliminated"
Lukashenko says #Belarus is sending a company of peacekeeping troops to #Kazakhstan
A "battle" going on at the Republic Square in #Almaty. Gunfire, explosions audible, there are casualties, TASS reports
Koktobe TV tower in #Almaty captured by protesters according to local media
Official death toll of Kazakh security personal rising to 18 dead, over 700 wounded. Still no official numbers on civilian deaths and it's unlikely we will ever get them.
Video reportedly shows protesters using captured security personal as human shields as they try to move forward but they still came under fire. Probably from yesterday.
Around 1000-1500 people peacefully protesting in Aktau this evening, demanding "corrupt officials be removed from high posts"
A correspondent of Sputnik #Kazakhstan says there is gunfire in the city of Taraz
This video was often posted today claiming it shows clashes in #Almaty today. Video is not from today but from yesterday, see here:
https://twitter.com/MarQs__/status/1478670842460573696?s=20
Some pictures from capital Nur-Sultan today
I just posted what the source of the video is claiming. It's hard to recognise what is really happening. Please make your own conclusions.
https://twitter.com/MarQs__/status/1479120077563654153?s=20
#Almaty officials say the city is mainly under control, government buildings secured. Some "special operations" still ongoing.
"Orda kz" correspondent says around 3-4 thousand people gathered in the city of Zhanaozen and rally peacefully. It's already late evening there.
Sound of gunfire in #Almaty tonight
Belarusian peacekeepers reportedly arrived in #Kazakhstan
Protesters blocked the road to the airport in Aktau according to reports
Good night!
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