Kazakh president sacks defense minister after 14 marines killed in military exercise
Kazakhstan's president has dismissed the defense minister and ordered the arrest of five officers after 14 marines died during a training exercise.
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AIKazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has dismissed his defense minister and ordered the arrest of five officers following the deaths of 14 marines during a military training exercise last Thursday.
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Defense said on Thursday that authorities believe 17 soldiers were swept away by the sea when weather conditions suddenly deteriorated and winds intensified during the drill in the Mangystau region.
The ministry added that three soldiers have been rescued so far, with one hospitalized, and search operations for the missing personnel are ongoing.