A comprehensive international exercise Caspian-2026 was held in the Russian city of Astrakhan with the participation of rescue services from Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Goals and objectives of the exercise

According to the statement, participants practiced skills in responding to various emergencies, rescuing victims, providing first aid, conducting search and rescue operations, and coordinating actions between the rescue units of the five countries.

"Participants practiced skills in responding to various emergencies, rescuing victims, providing first aid, conducting search and rescue operations, and coordinating actions between the rescue units of the five countries," the statement said.

Focus on coordination of joint operations

Rescuers paid special attention to coordinating actions during joint rescue operations.

Participating countries

The comprehensive international exercise Caspian-2026 involved the rescue services of five states — Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. The event was held in the Russian city of Astrakhan.

During the exercise, participants improved their skills in responding to emergencies, rescuing victims, providing first aid, conducting search and rescue operations, and coordinating actions between rescue units.

Key areas

The exercise program covered several key areas:

  • 01responding to various emergencies;
  • 02rescuing victims;
  • 03providing first aid;
  • 04conducting search and rescue operations;
  • 05coordinating actions between the rescue units of the five countries.

Rescuers paid special attention to coordinating actions during joint rescue operations.

Outcome

The comprehensive international exercise Caspian-2026, held in Astrakhan, is aimed at strengthening cooperation between the rescue services of the Caspian countries and increasing the level of readiness for joint operations. The event was attended by the rescue services of Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan.