Kazakhstan Investigates Commanders After 14 Servicemen Die in Caspian Military Drills

Fourteen Kazakh servicemen died and five officials were detained during Caspian Sea military exercises on September 24. A criminal case was opened for negligence and navigation rule violations. September 25 was declared a day of national mourning. The Khazar Qorgany 2026 exercises involved over 500 personnel and various naval and air units.

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