Kazakhstan declares national mourning for military who died during exercises in Caspian Sea
During the maneuvers, the weather deteriorated sharply, a strong wind rose, and 17 sailors were carried into the waters. 14 dead, almost all of them were conscripts.
In Kazakhstan, a nationwide mourning for the military who died during exercises in the Caspian Sea. Flags are lowered on the flagpole of the republic in Astana and on administrative buildings.
The emergency happened on September 24. During the maneuvers, the weather deteriorated sharply, a strong wind rose, and 17 sailors were carried into the waters. 14 dead, almost all of them were conscripts. Three were rescued, one of them in the hospital. The search and rescue operation is complete. Families were given a list of the dead.
The Prosecutor General's Office opened a criminal case. There is a large operational-investigative group, appointed with expertise. Preliminarily, officials who are suspected of negligence have been identified. The investigation is under special control of the country’s leadership.
The Belarusian leader sent condolences to the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Alexander Lukashenko noted that Belarus was deeply saddened by the news of the tragic death of Kazakh servicemen in the line of duty.
