Alma-Ata was completely surrounded by blockpoints, on which dozens of servicemen are duty, the TASS correspondent reports. At their disposal there are also armored personnel carriers.
For those who leave the city, carefully inspect vehicles, and also conduct verification of documents. In the city, the intensity of the shootout decreased, however, shooting sounds are still found. The media continues the warnings of citizens about the need to not approach the windows in those areas where special operations are underway.
A number of stores resumed their work, however, residents complain that there are no bread. In addition, urban ATMs have problems with cash issuance.
Earlier in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan denied reports of clashes in the area of the settlement of Raymbek, located in the suburb of Almaty. According to local residents, in the said area there were separate shots and a firearm queue.