Kazakhstan rejects claims its territory was used for drone strikes on Russia

Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed claims by some Russian commentators that drones involved in attacks on Omsk may have been launched from Kazakh territory.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan responsibly states that these allegations are not true and are not supported by any data or facts. We regard such publications as unfounded insinuations aimed at distorting the traditionally friendly nature of Kazakh-Russian relations, which continue to develop in the spirit of comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance,” the ministry said in a statement.

The ministry stressed that Kazakhstan consistently pursues a peaceful, balanced, and responsible foreign policy based on the principles of good-neighbourliness, mutual respect, and non-interference in the internal affairs of states.

It also emphasised that Kazakhstan strictly complies with international law and its international obligations related to regional and global security.

“We underline that the territory, airspace, and infrastructure of the Republic of Kazakhstan cannot be used for actions directed against other states,” the statement added.

The Foreign Ministry also urged media outlets and public commentators to rely on verified facts and refrain from spreading unconfirmed information.

The statement came after several Russian media reports suggested that drones targeting Russia’s Omsk region could have originated from Kazakhstan, citing the region’s proximity to the Kazakh border and assessments by individual experts.

By Jeyhun Aghazada