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In Ukraine, at least 163,000 Russian soldiers have died - investigation

Since the beginning of the full-scale war of Russia against Ukraine, which started on February 24, 2022, and until January 13, 2026, it has been confirmed that at least 163,606 Russian servicemen have died. This data was reported by Deutsche Welle and is based on an updated list prepared by journalists from the Russian service of the BBC and the publication "Mediazona" in collaboration with volunteers, using information from open sources. The highest number of casualties among Russian

17.01.2026, 13:56
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In Kyzyl-Kiya, a driver was detained for fatally hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene of the accident.

An incident occurred in Kyzyl-Kiya, resulting in a driver hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene of the accident. This was reported by representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to information from the police, the accident took place on January 15, 2026, at 01:20 on Kulatov Street, opposite the "Altyn-Ordo" restaurant. As a result of the collision with a Volkswagen Passat, the pedestrian sustained fatal injuries, and the driver left the

17.01.2026, 13:41
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One Day in the Work of the Investigative and Operational Group GOM-8

Every day, the investigative-operational group of GOM-8, located in the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District, responds to calls to document the details of incidents and gather necessary evidence. On January 16, the editorial team of "AKIpress Summary" decided to spend a day with these officers to see how their work unfolds from the inside. The day began with a briefing from the head of GOM-8, Alisher Abylov.

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 delivered to the Osh Regional Children's Clinical Hospital after swallowing 17 magnetic balls from a toy. This was reported by the Osh Regional Interregional Children's Clinical Hospital. According to medical information, the child experienced frequent vomiting for three days. After visiting the district hospital, an X-ray examination revealed several foreign objects arranged in a chain in the intestines, after which the patient was transferred to the regional

17.01.2026, 12:37
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A truck with tangerines overturned on the bypass road

On the bypass road Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart, near the village of Milyanfan in the Issyk-Ata district, an incident occurred involving the overturning of a truck carrying mandarins. According to information provided by eyewitnesses, this incident was reported by a Turmush correspondent.

17.01.2026, 12:21
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In Osh Region, a wanted person was detained

According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate, on January 14, 2026, during operational search activities conducted by the employees of the Aravan District Internal Affairs Department, a citizen identified as A. Zh., born in 2004, was detained. He was immediately placed in a temporary detention facility. The Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region noted that efforts to identify and apprehend wanted individuals are ongoing.

17.01.2026, 12:08
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In the village of Tash-Dobo, a man's body was found. A case has been initiated under the article "Murder."

According to information received by the Internal Affairs Department of the Alamudun District, on January 15, 2026, at 14:43 local time, the body of a 52-year-old man was found in the village of Tash-Dobo. According to the police, the deceased has been identified as Sh. A., born in 1973. An investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene. The preliminary investigation revealed that the day before, on January 14, around 19:00, Sh. A. was at his home in the company of citizen P. S.,

17.01.2026, 11:02
A 29-Year-Old Man Detained in Bishkek on Suspicion of Murder
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A 29-Year-Old Man Detained in Bishkek on Suspicion of Murder

Law enforcement officers have detained a suspect in a murder case after a man's body with signs of violent death was discovered in a new building in Bishkek. This was reported by the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District. According to preliminary information, a report about the incident was received on January 14, 2026, via the "102" service. The body was found in a field. An investigative team arrived at the scene and confirmed the presence of a dead man. The identity of the

17.01.2026, 10:12
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In Bishkek, a teacher who hit a student was fired

A teacher from school No. 87 in Bishkek has been dismissed for hitting a student. This information was provided by the city hall of the capital. A commission established to investigate the incident found serious violations of both current legislation and professional ethics norms.

16.01.2026, 21:31
A Blogger in Bishkek Had $2,000 and Belongings Stolen
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A Blogger in Bishkek Had $2,000 and Belongings Stolen

The incident occurred in a park where the girl was located Sabina Duyshenova, a well-known blogger, became a victim of theft while she was in one of the parks in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. She published this information on her social media.

16.01.2026, 21:01
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In Bishkek, an ambulance carriage was involved in an accident

On January 16, in the evening, an accident involving an ambulance occurred in the center of the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Eyewitnesses reported the incident to the Call center Kaktus.media. According to reports, the collision took place at the intersection of Moscow and K. Akiev streets, however, witnesses were unable to capture the moment of the accident.

16.01.2026, 19:16
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Teacher Beat Student: The Boy's Parents Refused to File a Complaint

In Bishkek, at school No. 87, teacher K.D., born in 1983, was detained after an incident with a student that occurred during a lesson, reports the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. Recently, a video appeared on social media capturing the moment when the teacher used physical force against her student.

16.01.2026, 17:41
The Defense Ministry contractor is accused of causing the state a loss of 244 million soms.
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The Defense Ministry contractor is accused of causing the state a loss of 244 million soms.

According to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB), one of the companies supplying weapons for the Ministry of Defense violated the terms of its contract. An audit conducted by the Ministry of Finance revealed that the state suffered damage amounting to 244 million 587 thousand 870 soms (equivalent to 2.7 million euros). As a result, a criminal case was initiated, and the contractor has already fully compensated for the

16.01.2026, 17:40
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A Murder Occurred in Tash-Dobo After the Feast

Suspect Detained A murder related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages occurred in Tash-Dobo, as reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. Law enforcement agencies stated that the day before, a signal was received at the "102" duty station indicating that a dead person had been found in one of the houses in the village of Tash-Dobo. An investigative group promptly arrived at the scene and discovered the body of a man named Sh.A., born in 1973. As a

16.01.2026, 17:23
In Moscow, a girl who fled domestic violence from Ingushetia has been found
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In Moscow, a girl who fled domestic violence from Ingushetia has been found

Photo from the internet The law enforcement agencies of Moscow detained 21-year-old Aina Mankieva, a native of Ingushetia, on suspicion of theft. The girl left her home in the spring of 2025 without personal belongings and documents, escaping years of violence. Human rights activists express concerns that she may be returned to her family. This was reported by Forbes. In the police, Aina was accused of sexualized violence by her relatives. Despite this, the girl was released, and she was not

16.01.2026, 16:55
Corruption in the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic. The State Committee for National Security uncovered violations in the supply of weapons
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Corruption in the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic. The State Committee for National Security uncovered violations in the supply of weapons

The special services of Kyrgyzstan, namely the GKNB, have discovered serious violations related to the execution of a contract for the supply of weapons by a private company (LLC) for the Ministry of Defense. During an audit conducted by the Ministry of Finance, damage to the state was established at 244 million 587 thousand 870 soms (equivalent to 2,700,000 euros). As a result of the initiation of a criminal case and subsequent investigative actions, the losses were fully compensated by the

16.01.2026, 16:47
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Teacher who beat a student in Bishkek taken to the police

An incident that occurred in Bishkek and went viral online captured a teacher using physical force against a student. The video of this situation became viral on social media. According to the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, the case was recorded in the logbook. In connection with this, a woman born in 1983, K.D., was brought to the police for necessary investigative actions. The investigation is ongoing, necessary examinations have been appointed, and all details of the incident are

16.01.2026, 16:40
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SBNON Summarizes Its Work for 2025: Activities of 116 Criminal Drug Groups Disrupted

On January 15, a meeting was held at the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where the results of work for 2025 were presented. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Nurbek Abdiyev. According to information from the Drug Control Service, 21 special operations were conducted throughout the year using the "controlled delivery" method of drugs, including operations that extended beyond the country's borders. As a result, 17 underground

16.01.2026, 16:17