Nine Killed in Incident During Kazakh Naval Exercise in Caspian Sea
Kazakhstan's Defense Ministry said nine people were killed and 19 servicemen were swept out to sea during a naval exercise in the Caspian Sea, according to preliminary information.
Nine people were killed during a naval exercise conducted by Kazakhstan's armed forces in the Caspian Sea, the country's Defense Ministry said, according to TASS.
According to preliminary information, 19 servicemen were swept out to sea during the incident. The exact circumstances that led to the deaths and the mass sweeping of personnel into the water have not yet been fully detailed.
Search and investigation underway
The Defense Ministry's statement described the toll as preliminary, suggesting that further details may emerge as authorities continue to assess the incident. It remains unclear whether all of the affected servicemen have been accounted for.
Naval exercises in the Caspian Sea are a regular part of Kazakhstan's military training activities, though incidents resulting in fatalities during such exercises are uncommon.
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- Nine killed in incident during Kazakh naval exercise in Caspian Sea — Defense Ministry — TASS (Russia)
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