Kazakhstan Declares National Mourning for Soldiers Lost in Exercises

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has declared September 25 a national day of mourning in Kazakhstan following the deaths of soldiers during naval exercises in the Mangystau region. The incident occurred when 19 servicemen were swept out to sea due to severe weather conditions. Nine soldiers have been confirmed dead, with searches ongoing for seven others.

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