Kazakh President dismisses Defense Minister after naval training tragedy

The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, dismissed Defense Minister Darvyn Kosanov following the sinking of 14 military personnel during naval exercises in the Caspian Sea. Kosanov was removed from his position, and Aidos Mirzakhmetov was appointed as the new Minister of Defense. Additionally, a decision was made to form a committee for a comprehensive investigation of the Ministry of Defense to look into the incident. It was announced that 14 soldiers had died, and three others were rescued during the training exercises.

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