Incidents

The police identified the man found on the frozen Ala-Archa River.

The press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Oktyabrsky District reports the initiation of a preliminary investigation into the incident that occurred under the bridge on Akhunbaev Street. On January 18, a man was found on the frozen Ala-Archa River. Neighbors in the area helped him get out, provided first aid, and called medical personnel and the police. According to the victim, he was thrown into the river.

18.01.2026, 14:55

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In the shopping center "Ala-Archa," a stampede occurred at the children's playground due to a power outage.

A video has appeared on social media showing a crowd of people at the children's playground in the "Ala-Archa" shopping and entertainment center. According to information from the authorities, the cause of the stampede was a temporary power outage.

18.01.2026, 12:50

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An earthquake of magnitude 3 occurred in southern Kyrgyzstan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3 occurred in the southern part of Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. The tremors were registered on January 17 at 19:11 local time.

18.01.2026, 10:01

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An earthquake of magnitude three occurred in southern Kyrgyzstan.

On January 17 at 19:11, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3 was recorded in the south of Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 5 kilometers southwest of the village of Sovetskoye, 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, 09:22

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In Bishkek, a suspect in the attempted murder of a girl has been detained

According to information provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, a suspect in the attempted murder of a girl has been detained in Bishkek. Photo by the Sverdlovsk District Police Department of Bishkek The incident occurred on January 15 on Jumabek Street. The victim reported that her acquaintance forcibly pushed her into a car and attempted to commit murder. However, taking advantage of the moment, she managed to break free and escape from her attacker. She

18.01.2026, 09:07

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In Bishkek, 14-year-old Arsen Akylbekov has been found

On January 18, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported that a boy named Arsen Urmatovich Akylbekov, born in 2011, was found in Bishkek. Investigations are currently ongoing to clarify all the circumstances of his disappearance.

18.01.2026, 08:06

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In 2025, nearly 704 kg of synthetic drugs were seized, - FSB of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

The Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with colleagues from neighboring countries, continues its active fight against drug crime, as reported by the agency's press service. As of the end of 2025, nearly 704 kg of synthetic substances were seized, which represents a 21-fold increase compared to the figures for 2024. According to the drug police, this corresponds to more than 4 million 222 thousand single doses.

18.01.2026, 04:29

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In Bishkek, a brothel for providing intimate services was discovered on Tugolbay-Ata Street. Video

According to information provided by the administration of the Pervomaisky District, on January 16, employees of the akimat and the district police conducted a preventive inspection, during which a brothel was discovered on Tugolbay-Ata Street. This brothel was engaged in providing intimate services. As a result of the inspection, administrative protocols were drawn up for three women. Explanatory work was also carried out with them in accordance with current legislation.

18.01.2026, 03:47

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14-Year-Old Arsen Akylbekov Missing in Bishkek

The press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department reported the disappearance of Akylbekov Arsen Urmatovich, born in 2011. The boy went missing on January 15, leaving his home in the Archa-Beshik residential area around 11 a.m. and did not return. The teenager's father contacted the police only on January 17.

18.01.2026, 02:55

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An earthquake has been registered in the Batken region.

According to information published by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, an earthquake with a magnitude of up to 2.5 occurred in the country. As reported by the Institute of Seismology of the Kyrgyz Republic, a seismic tremor was registered on January 17 at 19:11, with a magnitude of 3 at the epicenter.

17.01.2026, 23:13

Incidents

Blogger from Osh reported an attack by an unknown man

The incident occurred on the evening of January 16, when Halima's acquaintance was checking the apartment he rents out. According to the blogger, the tenant had gone to Bishkek, leaving his younger brother in the apartment with friends who, as Moldosheva claims, were drinking alcohol and causing a mess. When the group refused to clean up after themselves and left the apartment, the blogger decided to help her acquaintance with the cleaning. However, soon one of the men from the group

17.01.2026, 22:04

Incidents

Two fire crews extinguished a fire in the city of Kant

In the Chuy region, in the city of Kant, an incident involving a fire occurred. Initially, it was reported that the fire engulfed the building of the Public Service Center (PSC), however, the fire actually started in the cargo area.

17.01.2026, 20:17

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In Bishkek, illegal trafficking of potent drugs was intercepted

Operational staff of the Drug Control Service (DCS) of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek discovered that a certain woman, conditionally named N., is engaged in the illegal sale of potent drugs in the Oktobrskiy district. As a result of the operational information received, the investigative department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Oktobrskiy district initiated a criminal case under Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning "Illegal

17.01.2026, 19:29

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Again indecent photos. The mother of one of Elon Musk's children has sued xAI.

Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, has initiated a lawsuit against the company xAI. The lawsuit was prompted by photographs created using the chatbot Grok, which, according to St. Clair, depict her as a child in revealing bikinis or in explicit poses of an adult woman, as reported by NBC. In the lawsuit, the woman demands compensation for moral damages from xAI and the removal of the disputed images, as well as the imposition of a fine on the company. In

17.01.2026, 19:20

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As a result of the collision between two buses, one passenger was injured.

In Bishkek, at the intersection of Baytik Baatyr and Mederov streets, a collision occurred between two buses, resulting in injuries to one of the passengers. This was reported by representatives of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport." According to the information, the driver of the bus on route No. 103, traveling north on Baytik Baatyr street, failed to maintain a safe distance and crashed into the bus on route No. 226.

17.01.2026, 18:59

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In Bishkek, a passenger car burned in the yard of a house

A passenger car burned down in the yard of a house in Bishkek, as reported to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by an eyewitness. The incident occurred around 4:00 PM. The causes of the fire are currently unknown.

17.01.2026, 18:55

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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 Police Department reported the detention of a suspect in an attempted murder that occurred in Bishkek. The incident took place on January 15 on Jumabek Street. According to the victim, her acquaintance forcibly put her in a car and attempted to kill her. However, taking advantage of a sudden moment, the girl managed to break free and escape, recording the events on her phone.

17.01.2026, 18:48

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Girl claims she was attempted to be killed in a car. Suspect detained

According to the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, in a statement on January 15, 2025, T. N. reported the actions of a man named A., who, according to her, forcibly put her in his car and drove her to an unknown location, where he attempted to kill her. In connection with this incident, the investigative service initiated a criminal case under Article 37-122 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning attempted murder.

17.01.2026, 18:30

Incidents / World

In "Jalal," there was a traffic accident involving two cars.

The accident occurred in Bishkek on the evening of January 16, where two passenger cars collided. The scene of the incident is the intersection of Akhunbaeva and Tynalieva streets. According to preliminary information, the vehicles involved in the accident were a Honda Fit and a Kia. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the collision.

17.01.2026, 17:46

Incidents / Exclusive

Former Deputy Minister of Labor of Russia Alexey Sklyar found dead in Moscow

In his home in the village of Filimonovsky, located near Moscow, Alexey Sklyar, who previously held the position of Deputy Minister of Labor of Russia, took his own life. Before the tragic event, he sent a farewell message to his friends, as reported by RBC. Sklyar served as Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation from 2018 to 2022, responsible for the development of information systems and services provided in electronic format. Photo from the internet Some

17.01.2026, 17:24

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A building housing the Public Service Center caught fire in Kant

Today, a fire broke out in a building in Kant that houses the Center for Public Services and several private companies. This information has been confirmed by representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The fire signal was received at 13:51. Two fire brigades are on-site, working to extinguish the flames and assess potential risks. Photo by the Ministry of Emergency Situations Currently, information about the causes of the fire and any possible victims is being clarified.

17.01.2026, 16:50

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Five Meters of Snow and a Paralyzed City: What's Happening in Kamchatka

Photo by RIA. Kamchatka is buried in snow In Kamchatka, particularly in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a strong cyclone has led to a sharp deterioration in weather conditions, paralyzing all urban life. In this regard, the authorities have declared a state of emergency. Due to the unprecedented amount of precipitation, streets, yards, and entrances have been buried under multi-meter snowdrifts, making public transport nearly impossible. Photo by RIA. Kamchatka is buried in snow According to local

17.01.2026, 16:38

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In the Alai District, residents voluntarily surrendered traumatic weapons to the police

The Osh regional police department reported that in the Alay District, three individuals voluntarily handed over three traumatic pistols to the police, which will be destroyed. As explained by the police department, this action was a result of the spread of videos on social media depicting threats and violence involving weapons. Additionally, the three owners of registered traumatic pistols had their weapons temporarily confiscated. This was done due to violations of storage rules and

17.01.2026, 15:34

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A fire broke out at the market in the city of Naryn

A fire occurred at the market in Naryn, reports Turmush correspondent. On January 14 at 08:00, the dispatch service No. 16 of the Naryn fire and rescue department received a signal about a fire in the "Choluk Ata" shopping center, located on S. Orozbakov Street.

17.01.2026, 15:14