Senior Kazakh officials detained after 14 service members swept out to sea
- Five senior military officials have been detained in Kazakhstan following the death of 14 service members who were taking part in military exercises.
- Those who died were among a total of 17 who were swept into the Caspian Sea as they were disembarking from a boat on Thursday.
- Officials say the incident occurred "during a combat training mission due to a sharp deterioration in meteorological conditions and increasing winds".
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- Five senior military officials have been detained in Kazakhstan following the death of 14 service members who were taking part in military exercises.
- Those who died were among a total of 17 who were swept into the Caspian Sea as they were disembarking from a boat on Thursday.
- Officials say the incident occurred "during a combat training mission due to a sharp deterioration in meteorological conditions and increasing winds".
Sources: BBC News