Putin expressed condolences to Tokayev over the death of servicemen in the Caspian Sea

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev over the death of servicemen during exercises in the Caspian Sea. The telegram was published on the Kremlin website.

“I would like to convey my sincere sympathy and support to the families of the fallen servicemen. In Russia, they share their pain and sorrow, the document says.

In the Kazakh sector of the Caspian Sea from September 22, the exercises “Defense of the Caspian — 2026” are held. They involve more than 500 soldiers, crews of warships, coastal units, forces and means of the coast guard of the KNB border service.

Due to the sharp deterioration of the weather on August 24 during the exercises, the servicemen were carried into the sea. According to the latest data, 12 people were killed, three managed to save. Kazakhstan declared September 25 a day of national mourning. Law enforcement authorities opened criminal cases.