The military investigative bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are continuing the investigation into the criminal case regarding the deaths of military personnel during exercises in the Mangystau region. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
According to the Prosecutor General's Office, comprehensive investigative actions have been carried out to thoroughly and objectively establish all circumstances of the tragic incident. "To date, more than 300 people have been questioned, and more than 30 forensic examinations and studies have been conducted," the statement said.
It is planned to complete the investigative actions in the near future and familiarize the participants in the criminal process with the case materials. The investigation is under the special control of the Prosecutor General's Office.
Recall that on September 24, during military exercises in the Caspian Sea, due to a sharp deterioration in meteorological conditions and increased wind, 14 military personnel died, and three were rescued.
During the investigation, 8 officials were detained on suspicion of negligent performance of duties and violation of navigation rules. They are the Commander-in-Chief of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces, his first deputy and deputy for combat training, commanders of two military units, commanders of a marine battalion and company, as well as a boat captain.