The law enforcement agencies of Kazakhstan took under the enhanced security of all administrative buildings in Nur-Sultan, reports Telegram-channel “Sputnik Kazakhstan” with reference to the head of the Erzhan Sudenov Police Department.
According to sources, all flights at the airport of the capital of Kazakhstan are canceled until 12:00 local time (9:00 in Moscow) Thursday, January 6th.
Protests in Kazakhstan began against the background of increasing fuel prices. The cost of liquefied gas rose from 60 to 120 tenge (from 10 to 20 rubles) per liter. On Tuesday, January 4, the participants of the riots entered into a collision with the police.
On Wednesday, January 5, a state of emergency was announced throughout the country. The Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) decided to send peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan. Baikonur strengthened security.
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs encouraged citizens who remained in Kazakhstan in Kazakhstan in houses with food and food reserves.