Eyewitnesses report the beginning of street fighting in Alma-Ata, reports Sputnik Near Abroad.

Earlier, a video appeared on social networks in which firearms were handed out to rioters. Residents of the residential complex of Alma-Ata publish messages about threats.

Looting and looting continues in the city. According to some reports, the security forces are returning to the streets of Alma-Ata.

Kazakh President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev reported that "terrorists" hijacked the airport and five planes in Almaty, as well as "rampage" in other cities, seizing infrastructure buildings.

Earlier it was reported that more than 500 people, including 130 women and the elderly, were injured during the protests and pogroms in Almaty.

Also released were footage from the Almaty airport, which was seized on January 5 by protesters. According to some reports, the airport is completely destroyed.

Deputy Mayor of Alma-Ata Babakumarov announced an "anti-terrorist special operation" in the city to establish order.

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