Kazakhstan Defense Minister Dismissed
After 14 soldiers lost their lives during the exercise in the Caspian Sea, Minister of Defense Dauren Kosanov was dismissed and Aydos Mırzahmetov was appointed in his place.
Quick Look
- After 14 soldiers lost their lives during the exercise in the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan, Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov was dismissed.
- While Aydos Myrzahmetov was appointed in his place, President Tokayev gave instructions on army management and security issues.
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Why It Matters
During the exercise held in the Caspian Sea on September 24, 14 soldiers lost their lives and a national mourning was declared in the country.
Following the death of 14 soldiers during the military exercise held in the Caspian Sea on September 24, Kazakhstan President Kasım Jomert Tokayev signed the decree on the dismissal of Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov. According to the decree, Aydos Myrzahmetov was appointed as the Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan.
During his reception with Myrzahmetov, Tokayev gave instructions on strengthening the country's defense capacity, increasing the combat readiness of the Kazakhstan Armed Forces and improving the military management system.
Stating that he attaches special importance to the security of military personnel during the meeting, Tokayev emphasized that the life and health of soldiers should be an unconditional priority for the command at all levels.
Tokayev also instructed to increase the quality of professional military education, develop military infrastructure, modernize weapons and equipment, use modern technologies and digital solutions.
Wanting to strengthen training and discipline studies in the army, Tokayev drew attention to the development of the soldiers' sense of responsibility, discipline and loyalty to the homeland.
Social support issues for soldiers and their families were also discussed during the meeting.
IT WAS EVALUATED THAT THEY WERE DRIVEN INTO THE SEA DUE TO THE HIGH WIND
During the "Caspian Korgan-2026" exercise held on the Caspian Sea coast of Kazakhstan on September 24, 17 soldiers were dragged into the sea while soldiers were disembarking from the boat.
The Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan announced that 3 soldiers were rescued and 14 soldiers lost their lives in the incident.
According to initial findings, it was evaluated that the soldiers were dragged into the sea due to the strong wind while landing on the sea with heavy equipment.
It was stated that the soldiers who lost their lives had completed their compulsory military service and were expected to be discharged and return home after about a week.
Following the incident, September 25 was declared a national day of mourning in the country. While flags were lowered to half-mast across the country, concerts and entertainment programs were canceled.
Representatives from the state and business world also announced that they would provide financial support to the families of the soldiers who lost their lives.
In the statement made by the military investigation unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan, it was reported that some high-level command officials were detained regarding the incident.
Open Questions
- Who are the senior commanders detained?
- What criminal steps will be taken as a result of the investigation?
