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2022-01-06 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia
CSTO to introduce peacekeepers to Kazakhstan, 8 security personnel dead
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.

Commentary by Russian military journalist Boris Rozhin

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[ColonelCassad] 2022 decided to start without overclocking, but immediately like this.

In the evening, Tokayev appealed for help to the CSTO, using the actually available option, spelled out in the agreements of the bloc members. He referred to the terrorist threat, the massive seizure of infrastructure facilities, as well as the battle going on near Alma-Ata between Kazakh paratroopers and militants.

A little later, in social networks, against the background of the silence of official resources, there were reports that the CSTO would use the necessary mechanisms and help to restore order.

Pashinyan on his Facebook page (the CSTO informs about its plans on a resource controlled by the secret services of a hostile military-political bloc. The triumph of postmodernism) announced that the decision to send troops was made with the consent of the members of the CSTO Council.

I draw your attention to the fact that the introduction of troops is motivated by outside interference. Hello to fans of the thesis that "it is all by itself."

If the entry of troops takes place, then I do not think that the CSTO troops will be engaged in the fight against riots. The main task is to take control of key roads, infrastructure facilities, enterprises, the same Baikonur, etc. Having freed the forces of the Kazakh security forces to work on the hotbeds of the ongoing riot and, in particular, to eliminate the trash that is now going on in Almaty.

Checkpoints are set up on the roads with cars inspecting for weapons and loot. If necessary, support is provided to the Kazakh military in the event of clashes with armed gangs. Strengthened exchange of information through the special services, provision of additional information resources (including personnel).

In general, a supporting and stabilizing role. Cities from marauders and pogromists, who are now well armed with weapons captured in abandoned guns, should be cleaned out by the Kazakhs themselves, if they are still at all capable of doing this.

In fact, if nothing changes, this will be the first full-fledged CSTO operation.

CSTO Council to send collective peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan
[REGNUM] The CSTO Council decided to send the collective peacekeeping forces of the CSTO to Kazakhstan. The corresponding statement was published on January 6 by the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan on his Facebook.

The decision was made by the CSTO Council in connection with the appeal of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev and in connection with the threat to national security and the sovereignty of the Republic caused, among other things, by outside interference.

When making a decision, the CSTO Council was guided by Article 4 of the Collective Security Treaty.

The contingent of the CSTO peacekeeping forces is being brought into Kazakhstan for a limited period of time in order to stabilize and normalize the situation in the country.

Earlier, REGNUM news agency reported that Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan began consultations with the leaders of the CSTO in connection with the situation in Kazakhstan.

[PUBLISH.TWITTER] Nationwide state of emergency declared in Kazakhstan
[RT] Kazakhstan’s authorities have imposed a state of emergency across the country in an attempt to get a grip on a deteriorating security situation, after widespread demonstrations were sparked by a gas price hike.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reached for the sweeping measures late on Wednesday, hours after saying he intended to act "as tough as possible" against the violence.

The state of emergency vastly expands the powers of the country’s police and military, as well as allowing the handing down of heavy penalties, including lengthy prison terms, on those caught breaking the law while it is in place.

Overnight, emergency powers were declared in certain parts of the country, including the nation’s most populous city, Almaty. The former capital has been gripped by violent mostly peaceful unrest throughout the day, with protesters overrunning multiple government buildings, including the old presidential palace, and torching them.

Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
Russian Foreign Ministry urges Russian citizens in Kazakhstan to stay in houses and hotels
[REGNUM] In connection with the introduction of a state of emergency and a curfew on the territory of Kazakhstan, the Russian Foreign Ministry urged citizens of the Russian Federation not to leave their homes and hotels. This was reported on January 6 by the Department of the Situation and Crisis Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

Citizens of Russia are advised to take precautions, avoid crowds of people, take refuge in dwellings, having made a preliminary supply of food.

Russian citizens in Kazakhstan are advised to follow the reports of the nearest diplomatic mission of the Russian Federation, the Foreign Ministry said.

Firefights between security forces and protesters began in Kazakhstan
[NewsFrontInfo] Large-scale small arms battles began in Almaty between security forces and protesters.

In the city, automatic fires are heard. According to eyewitnesses, the shooting is taking place in different parts of the city. The death toll is reported.

It is worth recalling that the security forces are currently trying to clean the streets of protesters, who are mostly looting and robbing shops.

Despite the curfew imposed by the country's President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev, it is not observed by anyone.

Also reported about casualties among the military personnel who took control of the airport of Almaty.
Posted by badanov 2022-01-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ]  Top

#1 Military Informant on Vkontakte reports that elements (presumably a regiment) of the Russian 76th Guards Airborne Division (Pskov) and a similar Belarusian airborne unit has arrived in Alma Ata.

I forget where, but I read where the Russian 56th Guards Airborne Brigade arrived a few hours earlier.

Also, the Russian 77th Separate Naval Infantry Brigade, -- part of the Caspian Sea Flotilla -- recently on emergency exercises, is available.

Fleet naval infantry units are the fleet/flotilla commander's personal guard, and as such can only be committed as part of the fleet mission; i.e. No one can make the Caspian Sea Flotilla commander use his forces against his will.

While it is unlikely any part of the 77th NIB will be deployed to Kazakhstan, it is likely special forces and their naval components will be monitoring Kazakhstan's long eastern shore with the Caspian Sea.

Posted by badanov 2022-01-06 03:33||   2022-01-06 03:33|| Front Page Top

#2 Military Informant also reports a battle between Kazakhstan security forces an protesters during an attempt to storm the police building in Alma Ata has resulted in "dozens" being liquidated.

Addendum to the first comment:

Elements of the Russian 45th Guards Spetsnaz Brigade are being sent to Kazakhstan, according to Military Informant on VKontakte.
Posted by badanov 2022-01-06 03:50||   2022-01-06 03:50|| Front Page Top

#3 Russia does keep a specially trained peacekeeping force, the Russian 15th Separate Motorized Rrifle Brigade.

If this unit does make an appearance in Kazakhstan it will be railed in.
Posted by badanov 2022-01-06 03:53||   2022-01-06 03:53|| Front Page Top

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