At the request of the President of Kazakhstan, the CSTO sent peacekeepers to the republic. Russian divisions have already begun to arrive and have begun to fulfill the assigned tasks. First of all, this is the protection of important objects and assistance to local law enforcement forces.
Also went to Kazakhstan peacekeeping company from the 103 airborne brigade of the special operations forces of Belarus. According to the Minister of Defense of the country, the unit has passed the entire complex of training.
Kyrgyzstan through the CSTO sent units of the 25th Scorpion brigade. They have extensive experience in conflict resolution.
TOCollective peacekeeping forces of the CSTO in Kazakhstan there will be 2,500 people and, if necessary, can be strengthened, the Secretary General of the organization said. He stressed that the peacekeepers will not take part in breaking up the demonstrations.
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