Defense Ministry explains video showing military equipment in western Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Photos and videos of military equipment in the Zhylyoi district of the Atyrau region have circulated on social media.
State of emergency declared in western Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – A state of emergency (SoE) of natural origin has been declared in Atyrau region, western Kazakhstan, the regional authorities
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