Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has denied reports in several media outlets that the country's territory was allegedly used to launch unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that attacked facilities in Russia's Omsk. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The MFA stated that these claims are false and not supported by any facts.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan responsibly states that these allegations are false and are not confirmed by any data or facts," the MFA said in a statement quoted by Kazinform.
The ministry called such publications unfounded insinuations aimed at distorting the traditionally friendly relations between Kazakhstan and Russia.
The MFA also emphasized that Kazakhstan adheres to a peaceful and balanced foreign policy, complies with international law, and does not allow its territory, airspace, or infrastructure to be used for actions against other states.
"The Republic of Kazakhstan proceeds from the principle that territory, airspace, and infrastructure cannot be used to carry out actions directed against other states. In this regard, we call on media representatives and other individuals to be guided solely by verified facts and to refrain from spreading false information," the MFA stated.
The MFA's statement came amid publications following the attack on facilities in Russia. Earlier, Omsk Oblast Governor Vitaly Khotsenko reported on his Telegram channel that on July 6, Ukrainian drones attacked an oil refinery in Omsk. On the same day, Omsk Airport suspended operations for the first time due to the threat of a drone attack.
Kazakhstan's MFA underscores the importance of bilateral relations and the need to prevent the spread of misinformation. The ministry urges all parties to rely only on official and verified sources.