# Kazakhstan promises military reforms after deadly sea drills

https://mins.news/en/item/77247

- TASS, 2026-09-28 14:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2194023

> Kazakhstan’s new Defense Minister Aidos Myrzakhmetov announced a military “reboot” after Caspian Sea drills killed 14 servicemen. Measures include cutting pointless bureaucracy, improving combat readiness, training, equipment and command systems, protecting personnel and cracking down on hazing. The ministry will also assist a presidential audit.

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