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Man dies in fire at reservoir in Kara-Kul
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Man dies in fire at reservoir in Kara-Kul

A tragic incident occurred in Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region — a fire broke out at the reservoir warehouse, resulting in the death of a man. This information was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. The fire started on January 19, 2026, in the security room at Ak-Kiya-1 street. In response, firefighters from city unit No. 94 arrived at the scene at 09:46.

19.01.2026, 13:14
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The number of fatalities in the train collision in Spain has risen

As a result of the collision of two high-speed trains in Spain, 39 people have died, including the driver of one of the trains, local radio station COPE reports. More than 70 people sustained injuries of varying severity. Following the incident, all high-speed train services between Madrid and Andalusia have been suspended until the investigation is completed. The accident occurred on the evening of January 18 near the settlement of Adamus, located in the province of Córdoba. A train traveling

19.01.2026, 12:52
The State Committee for National Security will check pawnshops after uncovered schemes involving predatory loans.
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The State Committee for National Security will check pawnshops after uncovered schemes involving predatory loans.

At this meeting, the detained individual involved in the case was also present. Citizens recognized as victims recounted how their apartments, land plots, and commercial properties were taken from them as a result of this man's actions. According to the information from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), this individual, who has a criminal record, has been issuing loans at clearly predatory interest rates for a long time, using debts for the illegal re-registration of

19.01.2026, 12:34
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In Chile, a city of 50,000 has nearly burned down due to wildfires

Massive wildfires continue to rage in Chile, causing not only the evacuation of residents but also human casualties. This is reported by international news agencies. Gabriel Boric, the President of Chile, has declared a state of emergency and called on the armed forces to assist in combating the fire and addressing its aftermath.

19.01.2026, 12:09
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11 tons of sausage products from Russia were not allowed into Kyrgyzstan

At the veterinary control point "Ak-Tilek," located in the Chui region, there was an attempt to illegally import sausage products from Russia. As a result of the inspection, 11,720 kilograms of products were found to be non-compliant with the veterinary and sanitary requirements established by the Eurasian Economic Union. The Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture reported that the inspectors at the checkpoint prepared the necessary reports, prohibiting the import of this cargo

19.01.2026, 10:35
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In social networks, a video of a child being beaten is spreading. Police comment.

A video is widely circulating on social media, showing a girl brutally kicking a child, justifying her actions by saying that he wet himself. Many users are demanding that she be held accountable. The police department has urged social media administrators posting such videos to provide accurate information and correct descriptions, as well as to avoid publications that could lead to misinformation and cause public concern.

19.01.2026, 09:42
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In Kyrgyzstan, 10 fires were registered in one day

Over the past 24 hours, 10 cases of fire have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, for which 10 fire brigades were dispatched. This was reported on January 19 by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Of the total number of fires, 5 occurred in the Chuy region, 2 in the Osh and Batken regions, and one case was recorded in Bishkek.

19.01.2026, 09:35
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Two Buses Collide at a Bus Stop in Bishkek

At the intersection of Bayitka Baatyra and Mederov streets in Bishkek, an accident occurred involving two buses, as reported by eyewitnesses to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. The incident took place on January 17 during the daytime, when bus No. 103 was unable to brake in time and crashed into the rear of bus No. 226. Both buses were subsequently sent to the bus depot.

18.01.2026, 19:44
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In Karakol, the investigation into the sexual assault claim involving a 22-year-old woman has been resumed.

In Karakol, a repeated investigative check has been initiated in connection with a video message that is circulating on the internet. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to information from the police, on January 30, 2025, a girl, D. A., born in 2003, approached the city police department. She stated that she had become a victim of sexual violence by an acquaintance.

18.01.2026, 19:25
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In 2025, more than 700 kg of synthetic drugs were seized in the territory of Kyrgyzstan.

According to the report from the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, 17 drug laboratories were shut down in 2025, five of which were involved in the production of synthetic drugs. As a result of these actions, over 700 kg of prohibited substances were seized. Throughout the year, 21 special operations were conducted, including using the "controlled delivery" method, with operations taking place outside the country as well. Additionally, three new

18.01.2026, 17:39
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In Bishkek, a man fell into a frozen river

The incident report was received by the "102" service on the same day. The capital's Internal Affairs Directorate confirmed that the incident occurred on Maldybaev Street. This case has been registered in the incident log of the October District Internal Affairs Department, and an investigation into all the circumstances of the incident is currently underway.

18.01.2026, 15:39
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In Bishkek, the GKNB detained two leaders of the Pervomaisky District Interior Department

According to sources, the editorial office of Kaktus.media reports the detention of the head of the criminal investigation department A. I. and the deputy head of the Department of Internal Affairs for investigations A. N. Information about the reason for the detention is currently unavailable. It is known that on January 17, both were summoned for questioning at the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), after which they were placed in a temporary detention facility.

18.01.2026, 15:23
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The police identified the man found on the frozen Ala-Archa River.

In the Oktyabrsky district, a preliminary investigation is being conducted regarding an incident that occurred under the bridge on Akhunbaeva Street, according to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate. On January 18, a man was found on the frozen Ala-Archa River. Witnesses of the incident helped him out of the water, provided first aid, and called an ambulance and the police. According to the victim, he was thrown into the river.

18.01.2026, 14:06
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An earthquake of magnitude 3 occurred in southern Kyrgyzstan

On January 17 at 19:11, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3 occurred in the south of Kyrgyzstan. This information was received from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the country. The epicenter of the tremors was located 5 kilometers southwest of the village of Sovetskoe, 9 kilometers southeast of the village of Sary-Otek, 18 kilometers southeast of the village of Kyzyl-Korgon, and 42 kilometers northeast of Batken.

18.01.2026, 10:05
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An earthquake of magnitude three occurred in southern Kyrgyzstan.

On January 17 at 19:11 local time, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3 occurred in southern Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. The epicenter of the tremors was located within Kyrgyzstan, 5 kilometers southwest of the village of Sovetskoye, as well as 9 kilometers southeast of the village of Sary-Otek and 18 kilometers southeast of the village of Kyzyl-Korgon. The distance to Batken was 42 kilometers to the northeast.

18.01.2026, 09:15
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In Bishkek, 14-year-old Arsen Akylbekov has been found

On January 18, the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department reported that Akylbekov Arsen Urmatovich, born in 2011, had been found. Currently, an investigation is underway to clarify all the details of the incident.

18.01.2026, 07:17
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In 2025, nearly 704 kg of synthetic drugs were seized, - Ministry of Internal Affairs Drug Control Service

Employees of the Drug Enforcement Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with foreign partners, continue active work to combat drug crime. This was reported by the press service of the Drug Enforcement Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In 2025, nearly 704 kilograms of synthetic drugs were seized, which is 21 times higher than the volumes recorded in 2024. According to specialists, this corresponds to more than 4 million 222 thousand doses for a single use.

18.01.2026, 03:07
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In Bishkek, 14-year-old Arsen Akylbekov has gone missing

In Bishkek, they are searching for 14-year-old Arsen Urmatovich Akylbekov, born in 2011, as reported by the press service of the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs. The young man went missing on January 15. The approximate time of his disappearance is around 11 a.m., when he left his home in the Archa-Beshik residential area and did not return. Only on January 17 did his father contact law enforcement authorities.

18.01.2026, 03:00
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In Bishkek, a brothel providing intimate services was discovered on Tugolbay-Ata Street. Video

In Bishkek, on Tugolbay-Ata Street, during a preventive raid conducted by the police and the administration of the Pervomaisky district, a brothel providing intimate services was discovered. This became known on January 16 from representatives of the district administration. During the raid, administrative protocols were drawn up against three women who were providing these services. They were also given explanations regarding the provisions of the current legislation.

18.01.2026, 02:38
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Suspect in Fraud Detained in Bishkek

On January 17, the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in fraudulent activities. According to the victim, she posted an advertisement for the sale of sewing machines on the internet. On December 8, 2025, a man contacted her, took the equipment worth 130,000 soms, promising to pay later, but then disappeared.

18.01.2026, 02:36
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Blogger from Osh reported an attack by an unknown man

Khalima Moldosheva, a blogger from Osh, reported that she was attacked by an unknown man. According to her, the incident occurred on the evening of January 16, when her acquaintance was checking his apartment that he rents out. The tenant, as Moldosheva claims, had gone to Bishkek, leaving his younger brother with friends in the apartment. The blogger reported that this group was drinking alcohol and created a mess, after which they refused to clean up and left the premises.

17.01.2026, 22:44
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In Bishkek, illegal trafficking of potent drugs was intercepted

According to information provided by the Drug Control Service (DCS) of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate (MIAD) of the capital, the operation to detain was made possible thanks to operational data regarding the activities of an unidentified woman, conditionally named N., who was distributing potent medications in the specified area. As a result, the investigative department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the October District initiated a criminal case based on Article 282 of the

17.01.2026, 19:41
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As a result of the collision between two buses, one passenger was injured.

An accident that occurred in Bishkek involved one of the passengers at the intersection of Baytik Baatyr and Mederov streets. This was reported by the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport." According to preliminary data, the driver of the bus on route No. 103, traveling north on Baytik Baatyr street, did not maintain distance and collided with the bus on route No. 226.

17.01.2026, 19:22
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Girl claimed she was attempted to be killed in a car. Suspect detained

According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District, on January 15, 2025, T. N. filed a statement in which she reported that A. forcibly put her in a car and took her to an unknown location. According to her, there he attempted to kill her. The investigative authorities of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District have initiated a criminal case under Article 37-122 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning attempted murder.

17.01.2026, 19:16
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In Bishkek, a suspect in an attempted murder has been detained

On January 17, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs reported the arrest of a suspect in an attempted murder in Bishkek. The incident occurred on January 15 on Jumabek Street. According to the victim, her acquaintance forcibly pushed her into a car and attempted to take her life. However, she managed to break free and escape, while recording the incident on her mobile phone.

17.01.2026, 18:06
Five Meters of Snow and a Paralyzed City: What is Happening in Kamchatka
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Five Meters of Snow and a Paralyzed City: What is Happening in Kamchatka

Photo by RIA. Kamchatka is buried in snow In Kamchatka, particularly in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the situation has worsened due to a strong cyclone that has led to a sharp deterioration in weather conditions. As a result, a state of emergency has been declared in the city. Streets and yards are blocked by multi-meter snowdrifts, and public transport is virtually non-functional. Photo by RIA. Kamchatka is buried in snow

17.01.2026, 17:01
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In "Jale," there was a traffic accident involving two cars.

According to preliminary information, the collision involved Honda Fit and Kia vehicles. Fortunately, no one was injured in this incident. It is believed that the cause of the accident could have been the slippery road surface due to a recent snowfall, which led to one of the drivers losing control.

17.01.2026, 15:59
A building housing the Public Service Center caught fire in Kant
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A building housing the Public Service Center caught fire in Kant

In the city of Kant, a fire broke out in a building that houses the Population Service Center and several private organizations. This information has been confirmed by representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The fire alarm was received at 13:51. Two fire brigades were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the flames and assess potential risks.

17.01.2026, 15:55
Former Deputy Minister of Labor of Russia Alexey Sklyar Found Dead in Moscow
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Former Deputy Minister of Labor of Russia Alexey Sklyar Found Dead in Moscow

Alexey Sklyar, the former Deputy Minister of Labor of Russia, was found dead in his home located in the Filimonovsky settlement, near Moscow. According to RBC, before his death, he sent messages to friends. Sklyar served as Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation from 2018 to 2022, and his responsibilities included issues related to the operation of information systems and the provision of public services in electronic format.

17.01.2026, 15:33
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Deputy Chief of the Alai District Police Department Dismissed - Reported to Work Drunk

As a result of the internal investigation, the deputy head of the Alai district department of internal affairs, Uranbek Kambarov, was dismissed. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. The incident occurred on December 18, 2025, when Kambarov appeared at work in a state of alcohol intoxication, which was verified by a medical examination. Doctors established the fact of "alcohol intoxication (acute intoxication)."

17.01.2026, 13:31
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In Ukraine, at least 163,000 Russian soldiers have died — investigation

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, starting from February 24, 2022, and up to January 13, 2026, confirmed losses among Russian servicemen amount to at least 163,606 individuals, reports Deutsche Welle. This data was collected by journalists from the Russian service of the BBC and the publication "Mediazona" with the participation of volunteers based on information from open sources. The most vulnerable age group among the deceased is men aged 36-38

17.01.2026, 13:26
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In Kyzyl-Kyya, a driver was detained for fatally hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene of the accident.

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, the incident occurred on January 15, 2026, at around 01:20 on Kulatov Street, opposite the "Altyn-Ordo" restaurant. The driver of a Volkswagen Passat hit a pedestrian and then left the scene, abandoning his vehicle. As a result of operational activities, law enforcement agencies managed to identify the owner of the car. With the help of city surveillance cameras, the suspect was apprehended

17.01.2026, 12:49
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A Wanted Person Detained in Osh Region

According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate, on January 14, 2026, during operational search activities, employees of the Aravan District Internal Affairs Department arrested a wanted individual named A. Zh., born in 2004. After his detention, he was placed in a temporary detention facility. The Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region noted that efforts to identify and apprehend wanted individuals continue.

17.01.2026, 12:44
In Osh, a two-year-old child underwent emergency surgery to remove 17 swallowed magnets
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In Osh, a two-year-old child underwent emergency surgery to remove 17 swallowed magnets

A two-year-old boy was urgently hospitalized at the Osh Regional Children's Clinical Hospital after swallowing 17 magnetic elements intended for toys. This was reported by representatives of the medical institution. According to information from the doctors, the child experienced frequent vomiting for three days. As a result of a visit to a district hospital and subsequent X-ray examination, foreign bodies were discovered, which were located in the intestines in the form of a chain. After

17.01.2026, 12:22
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In the village of Tash-Dobo, a man's body was found. A case has been opened under the article "Murder".

According to information received from law enforcement agencies, at 14:43 on January 15, 2026, a report was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Alamudun District stating that the body of a 52-year-old man had been discovered in the village of Tash-Dobo. It has been established that the deceased is Sh. A., born in 1973. An investigative operational group immediately went to the scene of the incident. Preliminary investigations revealed that on January 14, around 19:00, Sh. A. was

17.01.2026, 10:41
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A Day in the Life of the Investigative and Operational Group GOM-8

Every day, the investigative-operational group of GOM-8 of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District responds to calls, documenting incidents and collecting evidence. On January 16, the editorial team of "AKIpress Summary" spent a day with these officers to get a closer look at their daily activities. The workday began with a briefing led by the head of GOM-8, Alisher Abylov.

17.01.2026, 10:36
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A 29-year-old man has been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of murder

Police officers found the body of a man with clear signs of violent death in a new building in Bishkek. According to the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District, a report about the incident was received on January 14, 2026, through the "102" service. The corpse was discovered in a field, and an investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene, which confirmed the information about the find. It has been established that the deceased is A. R., born in 1976. A criminal case

17.01.2026, 10:26