Russian airborne forces continue flying to Kazakhstan | AFP

The Russian Defence Ministry releases images of Russian troops loading up and boarding military planes on their way to Kazakhstan and armoured vehicles in transit, after the Kazakh government appealed for help. Long seen as one the most stable of the ex-Soviet republics of Central Asia, energy-rich Kazakhstan is facing its biggest crisis in decades after days of protests over rising fuel prices escalated into widespread unrest. Interested in licensing this video ? Get in touch 👉 N.B.: AFP’s services and content are for professional use only