Kazakhstan in the photo: life after the protests
Photos from Kazakhstan, where large-scale protests began in early January, are reminiscent of footage from a post-apocalyptic film.
Hundreds of people grew up on the city streets, burning cars and storming local administrations. Explosions were heard in the streets.
Protesters across the country were outraged by the significant increase in gas prices in a country rich in these resources. But economic demands have grown into calls for political change.
About 6,000 people have already been involved in the riots, including a significant number of foreigners, according to President Tokayev’s press service.
In Almaty, the army and police blocked key facilities.
This is what the building of the city administration in Almaty looks like.
The residence of the President of Almaty, located next to the administration, also burned down.
Cars next to the city administration.
Banks and ATMs are one of the main targets of looters.
Weapons were also looted.
In the capital Nur Sultani, security measures were tightened and checkpoints were set up.
People lined up at the ATM in Nur Sultan to withdraw cash.
Large crowds are also gathering near shops in Almaty.
Russian military equipment is loaded on a plane for the CSTO peacekeeping operation in Kazakhstan.