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Kazakhstan President Tokayev dismisses defense minister after 14 soldiers die
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov after 14 soldiers died during a naval exercise in the Caspian Sea. Three of the 17 soldiers swept into the sea were rescued, while five Defense Ministry personnel were detained in connection with the incident.
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov following the loss of life during an exercise in the Caspian Sea.
The change was announced in a statement published on the website and social media accounts of the presidential press service. The statement said Kosanov had been removed from his post as defense minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
17 soldiers swept into the sea
During a naval exercise held on Sept. 24 in the Mangystau region on the Caspian Sea coast, 17 soldiers were swept into the sea after weather conditions deteriorated as they were disembarking from a boat.
Fourteen soldiers died and three were rescued. A criminal investigation was launched, and five Defense Ministry personnel were detained, including the chief of the General Staff and the first deputy to the commander-in-chief of the navy.
Commission appointed to investigate
On Sept. 26, Tokayev ordered the establishment of a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the situation at the Defense Ministry.
Dauren Kosanov was appointed defense minister in 2025 and was reappointed to the same post by Tokayev in September.
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