Kazakh Vice President Karin Coordinates Response to Caspian Sea Tragedy

September 27, 2026 at 11:19 PM1 min

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Vice President Yerlan Karin held a meeting to coordinate government and public organization response to the September 24 Caspian Sea tragedy in Mangystau region. The meeting focused on implementing state-level decisions and information outreach. President Tokayev has dismissed Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov and appointed Aidos Myrzakhmetov.

Key Facts

Vice President Yerlan Karin held a coordination meeting on the Caspian Sea tragedy in Mangystau region.
The tragedy occurred on September 24 during a combat training mission when servicemen were swept out to sea by sudden worsening weather and strong winds.
President Tokayev dismissed Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov and appointed Aidos Myrzakhmetov to the post.
A commission ordered by the President must report first results within seven days.
The army reform plan will be considered at a Security Council meeting in October.

Coordination Meeting

Vice President Yerlan Karin chaired a meeting on implementing state-level decisions following the tragedy in Mangystau region. The meeting addressed information and explanatory work and coordination between state structures and public organizations. Karin wrote that special attention was given to ensuring coordinated work of government agencies and public organizations.

Caspian Sea Tragedy

The tragedy occurred on September 24 during a combat training mission when servicemen were swept out to sea by sudden worsening weather and strong winds. President Tokayev, as Supreme Commander-in-Chief, held a meeting with the leadership of the defense ministry. The President ordered the creation of a commission for a comprehensive inspection of the Ministry of Defense. The commission must report first results to the President within seven days.

Defense Leadership Change

President Tokayev dismissed Dauren Kosanov from the post of Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan. Aidos Myrzakhmetov was appointed as the new Minister of Defense. The army reform plan will be considered at a Security Council meeting in October.