The shooting began on Thursday in Alma-Ata, where riots have not abated for several days, a TASS correspondent reported.

Communication with the correspondent has been interrupted.

Eyewitnesses report that strong explosions are heard from the side of the square in Alma-Ata.

Over the loudspeakers in Alma-Ata, the military demanded to leave the Republic Square and warned about the opening of fire.

According to eyewitnesses, there are wounded during the shooting on Republic Square in Alma-Ata.