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Another participant of a large cyber fraud scheme has been detained in Bishkek
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Another participant of a large cyber fraud scheme has been detained in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, another suspect has been detained as part of a large cyber fraud scheme, according to a report from the press service of the city's Department of Internal Affairs. A resident of Bishkek reported to the police that fraudsters posing as employees of the State National Security Committee, the National Bank, the Anti-Corruption Service, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs managed to deceitfully acquire his funds amounting to 7 million 500 thousand soms.

12.11.2025, 14:59
In Karakol, a man is suspected of serial fraud. He deceived 10 people.
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In Karakol, a man is suspected of serial fraud. He deceived 10 people.

Police officers in Karakol uncovered a series of fraudulent activities related to offers of assistance in obtaining housing from the State Mortgage Company. This was reported by the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Issyk-Kul region. According to available information, on August 5, 2025, a local resident contacted the Karakol police, stating that a man named Zhenish promised to help her arrange an apartment without waiting in line, for which he requested 6,000 soms. After receiving

12.11.2025, 14:53
In Batken Region, followers of "Hizb ut-Tahrir" have been identified and detained
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In Batken Region, followers of "Hizb ut-Tahrir" have been identified and detained

According to information provided by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), the arrests were the result of operational-search activities initiated as part of a criminal case under Article 331, Part 5 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the creation and financing of extremist organizations. Among those arrested were residents of the village of Uch-Korgon in the Kadamjay district and the city of Kyzyl-Kiya: B.R.K. (born in 1980), Z.I.I. (born in 1990), I.M.A. (born

12.11.2025, 14:53
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President Sadyr Japarov expressed condolences to the President of Turkey

In his telegram, Japarov noted: "I received with great regret the news of the military plane crash that took off from Azerbaijan to Turkey." He also added: "On behalf of the people of Kyrgyzstan and myself personally, I extend my sincere condolences to you and the entire people of Turkey in connection with this terrible tragedy."

12.11.2025, 14:45
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In Manas, a girl bit off a guy's tongue and part of his lip during a kiss

In one of the districts of Manas, a 26-year-old man sought medical help with serious injuries, including a partially severed tongue and lower lip. According to available information, the incident occurred during a kiss with an 18-year-old girl. According to the Jalal-Abad Regional Internal Affairs Department, the event took place on November 8. The victim arrived at the medical facility on his own, where doctors promptly stitched up the damaged areas, and his condition is now considered stable.

12.11.2025, 14:02
An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred in Kyrgyzstan
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An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred in Kyrgyzstan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 occurred in the Jalal-Abad region on the night of November 11. According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology, the epicenter of the tremors was located in the Ala-Buka district and was recorded around 23:32. The intensity of the vibrations reached 4 points in the villages of Kara-Unkur and Baymak, while in the city of Kerben, the tremors were felt with a strength of 3 points. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or instances of

12.11.2025, 13:16
In Balykchy, a locomotive derailed and went onto the highway
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In Balykchy, a locomotive derailed and went onto the highway

In Balakchy, an incident occurred involving a locomotive that derailed and ended up on the highway, reports the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu." According to information from the company, the incident happened on the evening of November 11 in the Issyk-Kul region. Around 21:30, the driver of the diesel locomotive 2TE10V 5051B, due to incorrect control of the automatic brakes, drove onto the prism of track 110, which led to the derailment of three wheel pairs of the front bogie.

12.11.2025, 12:14
Scandalous demolition of houses in Kok-Zhar - the land has been returned to the state
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Scandalous demolition of houses in Kok-Zhar - the land has been returned to the state

Photo 24.kg. Demolition of houses in the residential area in August 2025, archival photo According to the Bishkek City Police Department, land plots worth a total of 150 million soms, covering an area of 6 hectares, have been returned to the state, located in the residential area of "Kok-Zhar". It is worth noting that on August 5, the Akimat of the October District of Bishkek began the process of demolishing structures that were built illegally within the contour No. 172 of the

12.11.2025, 12:11
In the SEZ "Bishkek," 12 foreigners working on tourist visas were detained
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In the SEZ "Bishkek," 12 foreigners working on tourist visas were detained

As part of the operation "Illegal," the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) discovered 12 foreign citizens in the territory of the SEZ city of Bishkek who were working while in the country on tourist visas. These individuals were engaged in labor activities without the necessary permits, which violates the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. In cooperation with law enforcement officials, administrative measures were taken against the detained foreigners. They were fined in

12.11.2025, 11:41
Members of an Organized Crime Group Engaged in Extortion Detained in Jalal-Abad Region
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Members of an Organized Crime Group Engaged in Extortion Detained in Jalal-Abad Region

In the Jalal-Abad region, employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic detained members of an organized crime group (OCG), including S.I.A., N.R.H., and A.B.T. These individuals had previously been prosecuted for extorting money from businessmen. During operational activities, it was revealed that the detainees used criminal ideology to extort funds from residents of the Nooken district, claiming that the collected money was intended to support prisoners in

12.11.2025, 11:27
Dodik from the Kadyra Dosonov Organized Crime Group was detained in Turkey and brought to Kyrgyzstan
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Dodik from the Kadyra Dosonov Organized Crime Group was detained in Turkey and brought to Kyrgyzstan

According to information provided by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), M. D. M., also known as Dodik, has been detained. He became the subject of an international search in connection with a case of "Fraud on a particularly large scale." This individual, born in 1984 and originally from Manas, has previously been held criminally liable for robbery. According to the investigation, Dodik fraudulently acquired land plots, which he subsequently sold. Additionally, he

12.11.2025, 11:20
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The locomotive moved onto the highway in Balykchy

The incident occurred on November 11 at 21:30, when the locomotive went off the track onto the roadway in Balakchy, located in the Issyk-Kul region. This information was provided by the press service of "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu". According to available data, the driver of the diesel locomotive 2TE10V 5051B made an error while operating the automatic brakes, which caused the locomotive to enter prism No. 110 of the track. As a result, three wheels of the front bogie derailed. The locomotive

12.11.2025, 11:04
The construction company was fined for illegal construction of a healthcare facility in the Batken region.
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The construction company was fined for illegal construction of a healthcare facility in the Batken region.

In the Batken region, in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, a sanction was imposed on a construction company amounting to 200,000 soms. The reason for the fine was the illegal construction of a paramedic-midwifery station, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the department, the inspection was conducted by the regional management in Batken. During the inspection, it was found that the work on

12.11.2025, 10:59
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Members of the organized crime group led by the crime boss known as Chach have been detained for extortion.

The detained individuals were S. I. A., N. R. K., and A. B. T. The press release from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) states that they used physical and psychological pressure on the victims, forcing them to repay loans taken out in the names of fictitious persons for significant amounts. Additionally, it has been revealed that they had support from E. Murzakmetov, known as Chach, who is an active member of an organized crime group (OCG). In 2022, N. R. K., also known by the

12.11.2025, 10:48
Dodik was extradited to Kyrgyzstan - GKNB in Turkey detained a member of the organized crime group
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Dodik was extradited to Kyrgyzstan - GKNB in Turkey detained a member of the organized crime group

Active participant of the organized crime group Kilych Dosonov, known as Dodik, was detained by the GKNB of Kyrgyzstan in Turkey and extradited to his homeland. This was reported by the press service of the special service. It became known that a criminal case has been initiated against 39-year-old M.D.M., a native of Jalal-Abad, under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, part 4, for large-scale fraud.

12.11.2025, 10:44
A Turkish military transport plane C-130 crashed in Georgia
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A Turkish military transport plane C-130 crashed in Georgia

A tragedy occurred in Georgia: a Turkish C-130 military transport aircraft crashed in the municipality of Signagi, approximately five kilometers from the border with Azerbaijan. According to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, the aircraft was returning to its country after completing a mission in Azerbaijan, as reported.

12.11.2025, 10:39
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During a raid in Bishkek, the police identified prostitutes.

From November 5 to 10, a preventive event called "Den" took place in Bishkek. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate (GUVD) of the capital, the raid involved employees of the Criminal Investigation Department and district internal affairs departments.

12.11.2025, 10:09
In the SEZ "Bishkek," illegal workers were found
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In the SEZ "Bishkek," illegal workers were found

As a result of an operation called "Illegal," 12 foreign citizens working without permission were discovered in the territory of the SEZ "Bishkek." This information was announced by the press service of the State Committee for National Security. Photo by the State Committee for National Security. Photo by the State Committee for National Security. According to the information from the agency, these foreigners arrived in Kyrgyzstan using tourist visas but were engaged in

12.11.2025, 10:09
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Illegal construction of houses in contour No. 172 in Kok-Zhar. 6 hectares of land returned to the state.

On November 12, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reported that lands worth 150 million soms had been returned to the state. Since August 5, the Oktobrskiy District Administration began the process of dismantling illegally constructed buildings in contour No. 172, located in the village of Kok-Zhar. The following day, August 6, the work continued, which raised concerns among local residents. They feared that the authorities might demolish their homes as the

12.11.2025, 09:31
Illegal Employment of 12 Foreign Citizens Discovered in the SEZ of Bishkek
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Illegal Employment of 12 Foreign Citizens Discovered in the SEZ of Bishkek

During the operation "Illegal," the staff of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic discovered that 12 foreign citizens, who were on the territory of the Bishkek Special Economic Zone, were engaged in illegal labor activities. As law enforcement officials found out, these foreigners were in the country on tourist visas and did not have the right to employment.

12.11.2025, 09:29
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In Bishkek, over the weekend, the police conducted several raids: "Behind the Wheel," "Anti-Cinema," "Doping," and others

Over the weekend in Bishkek, police conducted a series of operational activities, including raids under the names "Behind the Wheel," "Teenager-Night," "Doping," "Anti-Cinema," and "Illegal." This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital on November 12. More than 1,000 law enforcement officers participated in these operations.

12.11.2025, 09:17
In "Antikino" in Karakol, drugs were found on a teenager
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In "Antikino" in Karakol, drugs were found on a teenager

On September 9, 2025, the employees of the Karakol Department of Internal Affairs conducted an inspection at the establishment "Antikino" as part of the preventive campaign "Teenager." This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Issyk-Kul region.

12.11.2025, 09:13
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Drugs Found on Visitors of "Antikino"

Employees of the Karakol Internal Affairs Department identified facts of illegal storage and consumption of narcotic substances. The relevant information was received by the editorial office in the form of a press release. During the event "Teenager," which took place on September 9, law enforcement officers conducted a check at the establishment "Antikino."

12.11.2025, 09:00
For the ex-mayor of Istanbul, prosecutors demand up to 2,352 years of imprisonment
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For the ex-mayor of Istanbul, prosecutors demand up to 2,352 years of imprisonment

The Istanbul prosecutor's office has completed the preparation of an indictment in a corruption case that spans nearly four thousand pages and includes 402 suspects. In particular, prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of up to 2352 years for former Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. This was reported by CNN Türkiye. Archive photo. Prosecutors seek up to 2352 years in prison for former Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu

12.11.2025, 08:57
A Tokmok resident transferred nearly 5 million soms to scammers.
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A Tokmok resident transferred nearly 5 million soms to scammers.

In the Chuy region, an incident occurred in which a resident of Tokmok transferred about 5 million soms to scammers posing as law enforcement officers. According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy region, on October 30, 2025, a report was received at the Tokmok police department from a citizen S. R., born in 1965. She reported that unknown individuals, presenting themselves as employees of the State National Security Committee and

12.11.2025, 08:35
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In Bishkek, suspects in a robbery attack were detained

According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, two individuals approached the police - Sh. T., born in 2002, and S. A., born in 2007. They reported that on Orozova Street, strangers threatened them with a knife and used physical force to take their belongings. According to law enforcement agencies, Sh. T. lost a Poco X5 mobile phone worth about 40,000 soms, as well as 500 soms in cash. S. A. had an iPhone worth approximately 20,000 soms and 5,000 soms in

11.11.2025, 19:31
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In Pakistan, a suicide bomber detonated near a courthouse. There are fatalities and injuries.

Today, November 11, a blast caused by a suicide bomber occurred in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. This was reported by Reuters, citing Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. According to him, the terrorist attempted to enter the courthouse but ultimately detonated the explosive device near a police vehicle. As a result of this act of violence, 12 people were killed and 20 were injured, according to information from rescue services. Meanwhile, the Associated Press reports 27 injured.

11.11.2025, 17:39
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In Moscow, a woman pushed a child onto the subway tracks

In Moscow, a court has decided to arrest 64-year-old Galina Malukhina for two months on charges of attempted murder of a minor. This was reported by "Meduza". The incident occurred on November 9 at the platform of the "Taganskaya" metro station, where the woman pushed a 13-year-old girl onto the tracks due to "suddenly arising personal animosity." Fortunately, bystanders managed to pull the girl back onto the platform before the train arrived. A video of the

11.11.2025, 16:48
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In Russia, part of a ski resort collapsed onto dozens of cars in the parking lot

In Krasnogorsk, located in the Moscow region, during scheduled work on the dismantling of the ski complex "Snezhkom," a part of the concrete structure collapsed. This was reported by the publication "Meduza." As a result of the incident, two people were injured, and 50 cars were damaged in the parking lot near the complex, according to the administration of Krasnogorsk.

11.11.2025, 16:42
In Osh, fake police officers detained. Suspected of extorting $30,000
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In Osh, fake police officers detained. Suspected of extorting $30,000

Three men were detained in Osh after it became known that they were extorting money from a local businessman under the pretext of representing law enforcement agencies. This was reported by the city police. According to the provided information, on the night of October 10 to 11, three unknown individuals approached the 57-year-old entrepreneur, claiming that a case had allegedly been opened against him for "illegal concealment." Threatening him with arrest, they demanded a sum of

11.11.2025, 16:10
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Employees of the State Tax Service thwarted an attempt to illegally import mink skins

Employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic stopped an attempt to illegally import mink skins. During a baggage check at Osh Airport, 451 mink skins weighing a total of 47 kilograms were found in the luggage of a passenger who arrived from the Russian Federation, and the necessary accompanying documents were missing. Relevant reports have been drawn up regarding this incident, and measures will be taken in accordance with the current legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic in the near

11.11.2025, 14:55
In Kemin, poachers were fined 35,000 soms
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In Kemin, poachers were fined 35,000 soms

Photo NABU Kyrgyzstan. Three poachers in Kemin fined 35 thousand soms In the Kemin district, three local residents were punished for illegal hunting, receiving a fine of 35 thousand soms. This became known thanks to a message published on the NABU Kyrgyzstan Facebook page. According to the information, the incident occurred in the village of Taldy-Bulak during a raid conducted by the "Bars" group of the NGO NABU Kyrgyzstan in collaboration with representatives of the Ministry of

11.11.2025, 12:31
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In the Osh Region, 65 teenagers working illegally were identified

As part of a preventive raid called "Teenager and Labor," police officers in the Osh region aimed to prevent the involvement of minors in dangerous and illegal working conditions. This was reported by the press service of the regional internal affairs department. According to the agency, inspectors checked 345 locations, including retail outlets, cafes, and markets. As a result of this work, 65 teenagers were found working without the necessary permits and working conditions.

11.11.2025, 12:17
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Information about the bomb at school No. 25 has not been confirmed, - EMERCOM

At 11:19 on November 10, the emergency services of the Ministry of Emergency Situations received a report of a possible explosive device in the building of school No. 25, located on Gagarin Street in Bishkek. Five rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations and officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs participated in the evacuation operation. As a result, 1,100 students and teachers were evacuated.

11.11.2025, 12:12
The state has reclaimed a land plot valued at over 40 million soms.
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The state has reclaimed a land plot valued at over 40 million soms.

According to the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region, a land plot worth 41 million 482 thousand soms has been returned to the state. Citizen D.A. voluntarily transferred a plot of 2.44 hectares, which was previously in his illegal possession, to the balance of the Chui rural district and fully compensated for the damage caused in the amount of 1 million 118 thousand 424 soms. It was established that D.A. unlawfully used the land plot located near the

11.11.2025, 11:45
Smuggling Worth Millions. The State Committee for National Security Detained Members of a Cross-Border Group
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Smuggling Worth Millions. The State Committee for National Security Detained Members of a Cross-Border Group

In the Leilek district of the Batken region, a scheme for the smuggling of consumer goods and household appliances across the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan was disrupted. This criminal channel operated on a particularly large scale. According to information from the GKNB, in connection with the initiation of criminal cases under Article 231, Part 4 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which covers economic smuggling, citizens of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and China were

11.11.2025, 11:39
Channel for transporting smuggled goods in Batken region intercepted
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Channel for transporting smuggled goods in Batken region intercepted

Employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic identified and stopped an established channel for smuggling consumer goods and household appliances in large volumes across the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which operated in the Leilek district of the Batken region. During the investigation initiated under criminal cases based on Article 231, Part 4 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic "Economic smuggling committed by an organized

11.11.2025, 11:17
Waiter hit in the head at nightclub. 22-year-old resident of the capital detained.
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Waiter hit in the head at nightclub. 22-year-old resident of the capital detained.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, law enforcement agencies detained a young man suspected of attacking a waiter. This information was provided by the Pervomaisky District Internal Affairs Department. The incident occurred on November 9 in one of the central nightclubs. During the conflict, a 24-year-old employee of the establishment sustained a closed head injury and was urgently hospitalized.

11.11.2025, 11:17
Channel for transporting contraband goods and household appliances in Batken region intercepted
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Channel for transporting contraband goods and household appliances in Batken region intercepted

In the Batken region, on the territory of the Leilek district, employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic stopped the activities of an organized group engaged in smuggling consumer goods and household appliances across the state border with Tajikistan. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic.

11.11.2025, 11:15
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"Den of Iniquity" in Bishkek: 12 Women of Immoral Conduct Detained

In Bishkek, a preventive event called "Den" was conducted by the Main Department of Internal Affairs and district internal affairs departments, as reported by the press service of the capital's police. The main goal of this raid was to identify individuals engaged in providing intimate services, as well as to suppress the activities of dens and related offenses.

11.11.2025, 11:06
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More than a thousand people evacuated from school No. 25 due to a bomb threat

An emergency event occurred in Bishkek: students and teachers of secondary school No. 25 were forced to leave the educational institution after receiving information about a possible planted explosive device, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The alert about the threat was received by the rescue services on November 10 at 11:19. Rescuers and police officers arrived at the scene without delay. As a result of the evacuation, about 1,100 people, including students and teachers,

11.11.2025, 11:04
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The police detained suspects in a robbery. One of them is a minor.

On November 11, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek reported the detention of two individuals suspected of robbery. On October 30, citizens Sh.T. (born in 2002) and S.A. (born in 2007) approached law enforcement authorities, stating that they had been attacked by unknown individuals. The assailants, threatening them with a knife and using physical force, took their mobile phones and 5500 soms, after which they fled the scene.

11.11.2025, 10:58