Car explodes in front of Kazakh Defense Ministry
A car has exploded near the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan, Tengrinews reports citing the press service of the Ministry.
"Today, on Dostyk Street in Astana a Chevrolet exploded with a soldier of one of the military units of the Ministry of Defense inside - Lt. Col. Syzdykov Arman Kaydarovich, born in 1975. He died on the spot for the injuries, nobody else was injured," the press service of the Defense Ministry said.
A special investigation group has been created. A criminal case has been initiated with relevant investigative measures being undertaken.
"A suicide note was found at the scene, the version of a terrorist attack has been excluded. Details about the investigation of the incident will be reported later," the press service said.