NewzAt least nine Kazakh soldiers drowned on Thursday during naval maneuvers in the Caspian Sea, according to an official announcement by the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan. The incident occurred while the troops were participating in military exercises in the Central Asian republic's waters.
Authorities have confirmed the fatalities as rescue and recovery operations proceeded following the training accident. The Ministry of Defense released the casualty figures as details surrounding the exact circumstances of the drowning during the Caspian Sea operations emerged.
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