The President of Kazakhstan appointed Omarbekov as first deputy defense minister after the death of 14 military personnel
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President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Aitkurman Omarbekov as the first deputy minister of defense - chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the republic after the death of 14 servicemen during exercises in the Caspian Sea due to a sharp deterioration in weather.
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On September 24, during exercises on the coast of the Caspian Sea, due to a sharp deterioration in weather and increased wind, 17 military sailors were carried out to sea, 14 of them died, three were rescued.
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Aitkurman Omarbekov as the first deputy minister of defense - chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the republic, the press service of the head of state reports.
Personnel changes in the Ministry of Defense continue after the death of 14 servicemen during exercises on the coast of the Caspian Sea. On September 24, the department reported that due to a sharp deterioration in the weather and increased wind, 17 sailors were carried out to sea, 14 of them died, three were rescued.
“By order of the head of state, Omarbekov Aitkurman Zholamanovich was appointed First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan, he was relieved of his previously held position,” the presidential press service said in a statement.
Before his new appointment, Omarbekov served as deputy head of the State Security Service - commander of the Special Forces.
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Official investigations will be conducted into the causes of death of military personnel during exercises in the Caspian Sea.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What exact weather conditions led to the incident?
- Will there be an investigation into the causes of death of military personnel?
- What measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future?
