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Senior Kazakh officials detained after 14 service members swept out to sea
bbc.com • • world
Key Points:
- Five senior military officials in Kazakhstan have been detained following the deaths of 14 service members during military exercises near the Caspian Sea.
- The fatalities occurred when 17 personnel were swept into the sea while disembarking from a boat amid deteriorating weather conditions and strong winds.
- Those detained include high-ranking officers such as the chief of staff and first deputy commander of Kazakhstan's Naval Forces, along with commanders of military units and the boat involved.
- The officials are suspected of criminal negligence, prompting an interior ministry committee to investigate the incident's circumstances, including safety protocols, weather considerations, and the boat's technical condition.
- The incident took place approximately 43 kilometers from Aktau, in southwestern Kazakhstan, during a combat training mission.
