Special anti-terrorist operation underway in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Sadraddin Ismayilov
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A special operation is underway in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to clear the Republic Square of rioters, Report informs via TASS.

The authorities are sending SMS to the city residents regarding the anti-terrorist operation.

The Kazakh Health Ministry said that more than 1,000 people were injured in the riots, and about 400 were hospitalized.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed to set up a special investigation team to identify the perpetrators of the riots and bring them to justice.

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