Tengrinews.kz reports citing the President’s press-service.
“It was with deep sorrow that I took the news of the death of the militarymen of the Border Control Service of Kazakhstan National Security Commission in the crash of the military plane near Shymkent. On behalf of all the Kazakhstan people and me personally I express deep condolences to the families of the victims. I have instructed state authorities to investigate into the causes of the crash and render necessary support to the families of the victims,” the President’s telegram states.