The bodies of two more Kazakh servicemen who were previously missing in the Caspian Sea have been found. The search and rescue operation has concluded.
Sea-news.az reports that during the search and rescue efforts, the bodies of Sergeant Mansur Gumarov and Seaman Miras Turdybekuly were discovered on September 25.
It was reported that the tragedy occurred as a result of a sudden and severe deterioration in weather conditions during the execution of a training and combat mission. In open sea, a water current swept away 17 servicemen.
Three of them were rescued, while 14 servicemen lost their lives.
The Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan stated that all necessary financial and psychological assistance will be provided to the families of the deceased servicemen.
