By decree of the head of state Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, servicemen killed during exercises in the Mangistau region have been awarded state decorations of the Republic of Kazakhstan (posthumously) for courage and selflessness shown in the performance of military duty. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

Awards

According to the decree, the fallen servicemen were awarded the following orders:

  • 01Order of "Aibyn" II degree named after Bauyrzhan Momyshuly;
  • 02Order of "Aibyn" III degree named after Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev.

Circumstances

The servicemen died during exercises in the Mangistau region. They showed courage and selflessness in the performance of military duty. By decree of the head of state, they were awarded state decorations posthumously.

Earlier

Earlier, "Kursiv" wrote that Tokayev appointed Aidos Myrzakhmetov as the new Minister of Defense.