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In 2025, fire damage in Kyrgyzstan increased by 2.5 times, 53 people died

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan registered 3,757 fire incidents, resulting in the loss of 53 lives. This was reported by Azamat Mambetov, Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations, at a briefing held on February 13 in Bishkek. The total material damage from these fires amounted to 2 billion 71 million soms. Compared to 2024, the number of fires increased by 19%, the number of victims rose by 17%, and losses from fires increased by 2.5 times. Throughout 2025, the country experienced 14 major emergencies,

14.02.2026, 16:49
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A Woman Was Deceived into Giving Away 988,000 Som. Suspects Detained

On February 13, the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reported that suspects in a fraud case have been detained. A resident of the capital contacted the police, stating that on September 23, 2025, she received a call via WhatsApp from individuals claiming to be employees of the State National Security Committee, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Bank. These individuals deceived her into transferring 988,233 soms.

14.02.2026, 16:45
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The GKNB and the SVR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained the head of the Investigative Service of the OVD of the Kemin District

In the Chui region, operatives of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in cooperation with the Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained "B.M.B.", who holds the position of head of the Investigative Department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Kemin district. According to information provided by the GKNB press service, "B.M.B.", born in 1992, during the investigation of a serious crime against the sexual integrity of a

14.02.2026, 16:41
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In the city of Osh, fake bloggers engaged in extortion and blackmail have been detained

Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh, as part of a preventive operation called "Bandit," stopped the activities of a group of individuals who, disguising themselves as bloggers, extorted money from citizens. This was reported by the police press service. According to the Internal Affairs Department, a 22-year-old resident of Osh, A.B., approached the police station and reported that he had become a victim of blackmail. On February 10 of this year, while he

14.02.2026, 16:30
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The Bailiff Service commented on the incident between citizens in Osh

The Enforcement Service under the General Prosecutor's Office provided comments regarding the conflict that occurred between citizens in the city of Osh. According to the agency's information, the incident was a result of enforcement proceedings initiated based on a court order from the Kara-Suu District Court dated February 28, 2020, concerning the collection of alimony from citizen S.E.A. in favor of I.A.A. The parties arrived at the city department in Osh to verify the debt, which

14.02.2026, 16:28
In Bishkek, a house worth 3 million soms was "cleaned out": a repeat offender arrested
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In Bishkek, a house worth 3 million soms was "cleaned out": a repeat offender arrested

Employees of the criminal investigation department of the Oktobrskiy district of Bishkek detained a man suspected of committing a series of apartment burglaries. A resident of the capital, identified as Zh.N., filed a complaint with the Investigative Service. She reported that on the night of January 30 to 31, 2026, the criminals broke through a plastic window, entered her home in the "Kok-Jar" area, and stole money and jewelry worth 3 million soms. After committing the crime, they

14.02.2026, 15:53
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Accident in Karakol Left Three Major Districts Without Electricity

On February 14, in the upper part of Karakol, around 13:20, a traffic accident occurred, causing a massive power outage. According to preliminary data, the driver of a "Toyota Corolla," while on A. Masalieva Street, lost control and crashed into a support of a high-voltage power line. The impact was so strong that it caused significant damage to the line and led to a power outage.

14.02.2026, 15:46
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A teenager suspected of selling psychotropic substances has been detained in the Issyk-Ata district.

According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region, on February 11, 2026, information was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata District regarding the possible storage and distribution of narcotic substances in one of the houses in the village of Novopokrovka. An investigative-operational group was dispatched to the scene, and the obtained data was confirmed. During the operational activities, around 13:30, police officers

14.02.2026, 15:07
The GKNB detained an investigator from the Ministry of Internal Affairs for concealing a gang rape in Kemin
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The GKNB detained an investigator from the Ministry of Internal Affairs for concealing a gang rape in Kemin

The State National Security Committee of Kyrgyzstan reported the detention of the head of the Investigative Department of the Internal Affairs in the Kemin district of the Chui region. According to reports, the operation was conducted jointly with the Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to combat corruption in law enforcement agencies.

14.02.2026, 14:38
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In Tone, a banned cell was "cleaned up": two were released, 33 punished

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ton district, two local residents refused to participate in an extremist religious organization called "Yakin-Inkar." This was reported by representatives of the local internal affairs department. According to information from law enforcement agencies, on February 12 of this year, employees of the service for combating extremism and illegal migration of the Ton District Department of Internal Affairs conducted explanatory work, as a result of which they

14.02.2026, 14:36
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Three Suspects in Robbery Detained in the Alamudun District

According to information from the regional police department, the incident occurred on February 7. On that day, two young men approached the local police station in the Alamudun district: K. K., born in 2004, and K. B., born in 2006. They reported that they had become victims of an attack near the village of Leninskoye, where they were assaulted by unknown individuals, resulting in injuries and the theft of their belongings. One of the victims had his iPhone 13 Pro Max mobile phone and a wallet

14.02.2026, 14:33
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In the Bakai-Ata District, 7 pistols were seized

In the Talas region, a large-scale operation called "Arsenal" has started, which is taking place from February 12 to 20, 2026, by order of the Talas Regional Internal Affairs Department. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department, as part of the inspection, officers from the Bakai-Ata district conducted checks on firearm owners to ensure compliance with the rules and conditions of storage.

14.02.2026, 14:33
Promised to deliver an iPhone in an hour. A fraudster was caught in Osh.
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Promised to deliver an iPhone in an hour. A fraudster was caught in Osh.

As a result of the operational and preventive measure "Bandit," police officers in Osh detained a 26-year-old man suspected of fraud. According to the city police department, the detained individual is A. uulu A., born in 1999, who has previous convictions. Officers from the "Sulaiman-Too" department were able to identify and apprehend him. Photo by the police department According to law enforcement agencies, the suspect lured citizens into a scam by promising to sell them

14.02.2026, 14:32
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In Osh, suspects in extortion posing as bloggers have been detained

In Osh, law enforcement agencies detained two suspects in extortion who used tactics similar to bloggers, threatening the victim with the publication of compromising video materials. According to information provided by the city police department, the incident became known after a 22-year-old resident of Osh named A. B. reported it. The young man stated that he received demands for money under the threat of posting a video recording, which served as the basis for initiating a criminal case

14.02.2026, 14:18
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On the Issyk-Kul Highway, a bus with 45 passengers collided with a horse

On the night of February 13, a traffic accident involving passenger transport occurred on the Karakol—Bishkek highway. A horse ran out in front of a scheduled bus between the villages of Darkan and Jenish in the Jeti-Oguz district. According to preliminary data, there were between 40 and 45 passengers on board the "Setra" bus. Eyewitnesses of the incident express outrage on social media over the negligence of livestock owners who leave animals unattended near busy roads at night.

14.02.2026, 14:13
The Bishkek City Hall Warns About Fraudsters Acting on Behalf of Officials
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The Bishkek City Hall Warns About Fraudsters Acting on Behalf of Officials

In Bishkek, the city hall has noted an increase in cases of fraud where criminals are posing as representatives of the municipality. According to official information, the fraudsters are disguising themselves as the deputy director of the Department of Individual Housing Construction and Urban Planning, Chyngyz Kemelbekov, demanding money from the residents of the capital. They claim to be involved in applications for the legalization of land plots. Photo of the Bishkek city hall The city hall

14.02.2026, 13:54
In Bishkek, suspects in Range Rover fraud have been detained
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In Bishkek, suspects in Range Rover fraud have been detained

According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital, Sh.B. approached the Oktyabr District Prosecutor's Office and reported an incident that occurred on September 16, 2025. He stated that two acquaintances, M.A. and T.A., gained his trust and, under the pretext of selling, took his 2019 Range Rover for a while. However, later it is alleged that they sold the car and kept the money for themselves.

14.02.2026, 13:18
In Suusamyr, 55 people are searching for a man missing under an avalanche
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In Suusamyr, 55 people are searching for a man missing under an avalanche

In the Chuy region, an active search is underway for a man who went missing under an avalanche in the Suusamyr valley. Rescue operations are organized in the Boroondy jailoo area, involving 55 people. Among them are 24 rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 28 representatives of local authorities, one police officer, and two relatives of the missing man. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the search operations began at 3:00 AM on February 13, following the

14.02.2026, 13:13
Two residents of Osh blackmailed a man with compromising video.
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Two residents of Osh blackmailed a man with compromising video.

In the city of Osh, law enforcement officers detained two men suspected of extortion. This was reported by the press service of the city's police department. According to the police, a local resident named A.B., born in 2004, reported to the police that he was being blackmailed by individuals who introduced themselves as bloggers, demanding money under the threat of publishing compromising video.

14.02.2026, 13:08
Istanbul: Apartment of the decapitated citizen of Uzbekistan concealed a second victim
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Istanbul: Apartment of the decapitated citizen of Uzbekistan concealed a second victim

In Istanbul, where the decapitated Durdona Hakimova was found in January, the investigative team has uncovered another murder committed in the same apartment. This information was reported by local media, citing the Turkish publication Haberturk and "Azattyk". According to the investigation, 32-year-old Saiyera Ergashalieva, who arrived in Turkey on December 28, 2025, had not been in contact with her relatives since January 23. The last footage from surveillance cameras showed her

14.02.2026, 12:56
In Bishkek, a suspect in a $57,000 fraud has been detained.
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a $57,000 fraud has been detained.

A suspect in fraud has been detained in Bishkek, who, as law enforcement agencies found out, deceitfully obtained an amount of $57,000. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk district of the capital. According to the police, on February 10, 2026, a woman named Sh. Ch. approached the department with a complaint. She stated that on February 5, at approximately 12:30 PM, at the corner of J. Bokonbaev and Yu. Abdrakhmanov streets, an unfamiliar man, who introduced

14.02.2026, 12:55