In Kazakhstan, five officers of the Ministry of Defense were detained after the death of military personnel during an exercise
Suspects include the Chief of Naval Staff and unit commanders
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In Kazakhstan, five employees of the Ministry of Defense were detained in connection with the death of military personnel during naval exercises in the Caspian Sea, where 14 people were killed.
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During Kazakh Navy exercises in the west of the country, 19 military personnel were swept into the Caspian Sea due to bad weather, and 14 bodies were found.
In Kazakhstan, five employees of the Ministry of Defense were detained in connection with the death of military personnel during an exercise. Tengrinews.kz reports this on Telegram.
“Among those detained are the chief of staff - the first deputy commander-in-chief of the Naval Forces, two commanders of military units, as well as commanders of a marine corps and boat,” the publication said.
It is noted that all detainees were recognized as suspects and were sent to a detention center in Aktau.
On September 24, the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan reported an incident during exercises of the country's naval forces in the west of the country. 19 military personnel were carried away into the Caspian Sea “due to a sharp deterioration in meteorological conditions and increased wind.” In total, 14 bodies were found as a result of rescue efforts.
Open Questions
- What are the exact causes of military deaths?
- What exactly are the charges against the detainees?
