Kazakh President Dismisses Defense Minister After Drill Deaths
- President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Aidos Myrzakhmetov as Minister of Defense by presidential decree, replacing Dauren Kosanov following a fatal naval exercise incident.
- The leadership change follows the deaths of 14 service members during naval exercises on Thursday when personnel were disembarking from a patrol boat on the Caspian Sea coast in rough weather.
- Authorities arrested five Defense Ministry officials, including the first deputy navy commander, on Friday; the General Prosecutor's Office is conducting a pre-trial investigation with three other individuals rescued from the sea.
- President Tokayev ordered establishment of a special commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the state of affairs at the Defense Ministry following the incident.
- Myrzakhmetov, a Major General, served as Commander of the Special Operations Forces since January 2024 and previously headed a State Security Service department; he graduated from the Military Academy in 2002.
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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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