According to information received in response to a parliamentary inquiry, the tragedy on the Caspian revealed systemic problems relating to the planning and conduct of military exercises. These conclusions were drawn from the results of a comprehensive inspection conducted by the Ministry of Defense.
Shortcomings in the organization of exercises and risk control
According to Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, gaps were found in the organization of control over the conduct of the exercises. In particular, it is noted that insufficient attention was paid to hazardous factors, and there was no proper control over compliance with safety requirements and the timely adoption of decisions to suspend hazardous stages of the exercises.
Measures to improve safety in Kazakhstan's Armed Forces
Modern technologies are already being introduced in the area of improving safety in the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan. Unmanned systems for aerial surveillance are currently used in Kazakhstan's Armed Forces. In addition, personal devices that allow the location of servicemen to be tracked and their physiological condition to be monitored are used in some units of the law enforcement agencies.
- Law enforcement state agencies have established regular interaction with Kazhydromet to receive information on forecast weather changes and storm warnings.
