٠٠:٠٠:٥٨Mandatory Credit: Russian Ministry of Defence
Airborne troops from the Russian faction of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) peacekeeping forces conducted a planned training session at Kazakhstan’s Almaty airport on Sunday.
The training went ahead as Kazakh President Tokayev announced that the country’s situation had stabilised on Sunday. CSTO forces are currently guarding vital governmental structures as part of their mission.
Unrest has shaken in Kazakhstan after unauthorised rallies began in the Mangistau region on Sunday, as prices of LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) rose from 60 to 120 tenge (€0.12 to €0.24; $0.14 to $0.28) per litre since January 1.
The price hike came after the government lifted price controls on LPG, citing a need to liberalise the market.
Tokayev accepted the cabinet's official resignation on Wednesday. However, the government will continue functioning until a new cabinet of ministers is formed.
Authorities have also announced several restored price caps on LPG, commonly used in cars, in response to the unrest. Representatives of local media, referring to entrepreneurs, estimate the amount of damage to retail chains at more than 92.3 billion tenge ($212 million).
The country's Ministry of Internal Affairs announced the detention of 5,100 people on Sunday, citing their involvement in recent riots. The department also reported the death of 16 security officials and 1,300 injuries among police and special services.
According to the republic's Ministry of Health, more than 1,000 people have been injured during the ongoing protests and almost 400 were hospitalised.
On Thursday, the Collective Security Council started sending forces to Kazakhstan to assist with law enforcement at the request of Tokayev.
Kazakhstan: Peacekeeping forces conduct military exercises at Almaty airport
Airborne troops from the Russian faction of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) peacekeeping forces conducted a planned training session at Kazakhstan’s Almaty airport on Sunday.
The training went ahead as Kazakh President Tokayev announced that the country’s situation had stabilised on Sunday. CSTO forces are currently guarding vital governmental structures as part of their mission.
Unrest has shaken in Kazakhstan after unauthorised rallies began in the Mangistau region on Sunday, as prices of LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) rose from 60 to 120 tenge (€0.12 to €0.24; $0.14 to $0.28) per litre since January 1.
The price hike came after the government lifted price controls on LPG, citing a need to liberalise the market.
Tokayev accepted the cabinet's official resignation on Wednesday. However, the government will continue functioning until a new cabinet of ministers is formed.
Authorities have also announced several restored price caps on LPG, commonly used in cars, in response to the unrest. Representatives of local media, referring to entrepreneurs, estimate the amount of damage to retail chains at more than 92.3 billion tenge ($212 million).
The country's Ministry of Internal Affairs announced the detention of 5,100 people on Sunday, citing their involvement in recent riots. The department also reported the death of 16 security officials and 1,300 injuries among police and special services.
According to the republic's Ministry of Health, more than 1,000 people have been injured during the ongoing protests and almost 400 were hospitalised.
On Thursday, the Collective Security Council started sending forces to Kazakhstan to assist with law enforcement at the request of Tokayev.
Mandatory Credit: Russian Ministry of Defence
Airborne troops from the Russian faction of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) peacekeeping forces conducted a planned training session at Kazakhstan’s Almaty airport on Sunday.
The training went ahead as Kazakh President Tokayev announced that the country’s situation had stabilised on Sunday. CSTO forces are currently guarding vital governmental structures as part of their mission.
Unrest has shaken in Kazakhstan after unauthorised rallies began in the Mangistau region on Sunday, as prices of LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) rose from 60 to 120 tenge (€0.12 to €0.24; $0.14 to $0.28) per litre since January 1.
The price hike came after the government lifted price controls on LPG, citing a need to liberalise the market.
Tokayev accepted the cabinet's official resignation on Wednesday. However, the government will continue functioning until a new cabinet of ministers is formed.
Authorities have also announced several restored price caps on LPG, commonly used in cars, in response to the unrest. Representatives of local media, referring to entrepreneurs, estimate the amount of damage to retail chains at more than 92.3 billion tenge ($212 million).
The country's Ministry of Internal Affairs announced the detention of 5,100 people on Sunday, citing their involvement in recent riots. The department also reported the death of 16 security officials and 1,300 injuries among police and special services.
According to the republic's Ministry of Health, more than 1,000 people have been injured during the ongoing protests and almost 400 were hospitalised.
On Thursday, the Collective Security Council started sending forces to Kazakhstan to assist with law enforcement at the request of Tokayev.