Tokayev condoles families of 11 soldiers killed in Caspian Sea drill
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed condolences to the families of servicemen killed during a military exercise in the Mangystau region. He instructed the government commission to investigate the incident and provide assistance to the victims' families. The tragedy occurred on September 24 when 19 soldiers were swept away by the sea during a drill in the Caspian Sea, with 11 confirmed dead and five still missing.
Key Facts
- President Tokayev expressed condolences to the families of servicemen killed during a military exercise in the Mangystau region.
- Tokayev instructed the government commission to investigate the incident and provide assistance to the families of the deceased.
- On September 24, 19 soldiers were swept away by the sea during a drill in the Caspian Sea; 11 are confirmed dead, three reached shore, and five remain missing.
- Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozymbayev was sent to the scene by the government.
Presidential Condolences
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed condolences to the families of servicemen killed during a military exercise in the Mangystau region. The Akorda press service reported that the head of state offered his sympathies following the tragic incident during the drills. Tokayev instructed the government commission to take necessary measures to determine the circumstances of the incident and provide assistance to the families of the deceased.
The Caspian Sea Tragedy
On September 24, during a training exercise in the Caspian Sea, 19 soldiers were swept away by the sea. As of now, 11 of them are confirmed dead, three soldiers managed to reach the shore, and one of them was hospitalized. Five other servicemen remain unaccounted for. The government dispatched Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozymbayev to the scene of the incident.
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