Kazakh President Dismisses Defense Minister After Drill Deaths
Authorities arrested five Defence Ministry officials and opened a pre-trial investigation after 14 service members died during naval exercises.
- On September 27, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Aidos Myrzakhmetov as Minister of Defense, replacing Dauren Kossanov, who was dismissed by presidential decree.
- The leadership change follows the deaths of 14 service members during naval exercises on Thursday, September 24, when personnel disembarked from a patrol boat on the Caspian Sea coast in rough weather.
- Authorities arrested Defense Ministry officials on Friday, September 25, including the first deputy navy commander, while the General Prosecutor's Office launched a pre-trial investigation into the incident.
- By presidential order on September 26, President Tokayev established a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the state of affairs at the Defense Ministry.
- Myrzakhmetov, a Major General, previously commanded the Special Operations Forces since January 2024 and heads a State Security Service department, bringing operational experience to the troubled Defense Ministry.
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After the death of 14 military personnel at exercises.
The President of Kazakhstan replaced the Minister of Defence following the death of 14 soldiers during the exercise.
<p>Kazakhstan's president fired his defense minister after the death of 14 soldiers during exercises in the Caspian Sea Kasim-Jomart Tokayev fired Dauren Kosanov and appointed Aidos Mirzakmetov as defense minister. The decision was made after the death 14 military in training.</p>
Kazakhstan Appoints Myrzakhmetov as Defense Minister
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed Aidos Myrzakhmetov as the Minister of Defense on Sept. 27. Myrzakhmetov was relieved of his previous position as part of his appointment as Defense Minister, Akorda reported. He graduated from the Military Academy of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan in 2002. Since January 2024, he has served as…
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