At least 12 soldiers killed in naval exercises in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that at least 12 soldiers died during naval exercises held by the country's armed forces in the Caspian Sea.
Kazakhstan's Defense Ministry confirmed on Thursday that at least 12 soldiers were killed during naval exercises conducted by the country's armed forces in the Caspian Sea.
The ministry's statement did not provide further details about the circumstances of the incident. It remains unclear exactly how the soldiers died, how long the exercises had been underway, or whether the death toll could still rise.
Background
The Caspian Sea is one of the areas where Kazakhstan's armed forces regularly hold military exercises. This time, the drills ended in tragedy, with at least a dozen service members losing their lives, pointing to a serious incident. No further information about the cause or the exact circumstances has been made public so far.
