# Nine killed after servicemen swept into Caspian Sea during Kazakh naval drills

https://mins.news/en/item/72106

- TASS, 2026-09-24 10:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2192125

> Kazakhstan’s Defense Ministry said 19 servicemen were swept into the Caspian Sea during naval drills in Mangystau Region. Nine have been confirmed dead, while three were rescued, including one who was hospitalized. The search for those still missing continues.

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