Bishkek plans to earmark 33.9 million soms for defence in its 2027 budget. The sum, a few hundred thousand dollars at recent exchange rates, would go into the city's spending plan for that year. Municipal money in the Kyrgyz capital normally flows to roads and everyday services. A defence line in a city budget therefore stands out. What the funds would actually cover has not been spelled out so far. The 2027 financial plan still needs approval before the allocations take effect. Until then, the defence earmark stays a proposal on paper.