Ten officers of Kazakhstan’s emergencies ministry have been hurt during riots in the country, the Khabar-24 television channel reported on Friday, citing the ministry’s spokesman, Talgat Uali, APA reports.

According to the television channel, some of those hurt received gunshot wounds. Thirty-three attacks at fire engines on duty have been reported in recent days. Thirty firefighting and rescue vehicles have been damaged.

“Rioters tossed stones and shot at firefighters, and blocked their way. Despite threats, firefighters put out 75 fires and saved 143 people,” the spokesman said.

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency