Meanwhile, large-scale clashes between protesters and security forces began in the country's largest city, Almaty, on the central square.
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev called on the protesters “do not follow the calls of destructive persons” and do not succumb to provocations.
He stated this in a video message.
“I again appeal to you (with a request – Ed.) to show prudence and not to succumb to provocations from inside and outside, “the President of Kazakhstan said.
Tokayev believes that” calls to attack the offices of civilian and military departments are illegal. ” The President warned that this “may be punished.” , in the largest city of the country, Almaty, about 1000 people gathered in the central square. Protesters smash police cars. The police responded with stun grenades and tear gas. The protesters allegedly beat one police officer, writes “Sputnik Kazakhstan”.
Videos of clashes in Almaty appeared on the Web.
The recordings show that stun grenades and tear gas are being used against the demonstrators.
The entire center of Almaty is in dima, but the protesters have not yet dispersed.
Let us remind you that protests over gas prices continue for the third day in Kazakhstan. In some cities, the police brutally detained protesters. More details – in the material TSN.ua.
It also became known that against the backdrop of mass protests in Kazakhstan, mobile Internet was turned off.
