The President of Kazakhstan dismissed Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov following the death of 14 servicemen during exercises, which also led to criminal cases being opened for negligence and violation of navigation rules.

The President of Kazakhstan dismissed Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov following the death of 14 servicemen during exercises, which also led to criminal cases being opened for negligence and violation of navigation rules.

@meduzalive 27 Sep 2026, 06:42

Kazakhstan's Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov has been dismissed following the death of 14 servicemen during exercises under worsening weather conditions, leading to the detention of five officials from the Ministry of Defense.

@ostorozhno_novosti 27 Sep 2026, 06:35

Kazakhstan's Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov has been dismissed by President Tokayev amid rising casualties, with the number of soldiers killed during exercises in the Caspian Sea increasing to 14.

@varlamov_news 27 Sep 2026, 06:23