Putin Extends Condolences to Kazakh President Over Deadly Blasts in Ammunition Depot
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his deep condolences to his Kazakh counterpart, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, over the consequences of the blast in ammunition warehouses in the Jambyl region, Kremlin said on Saturday
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 28th August, 2021) Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his deep condolences to his Kazakh counterpart, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, over the consequences of the blast in ammunition warehouses in the Jambyl region, Kremlin said on Saturday.
"Dear Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly [Tokayev], please accept deep condolences over the tragic consequences of the detonation of explosives in the Jambyl region. I am asking to extend the words of sympathy and support to the families of those killed, and also to wish a rapid recovery to all injured," Putin said, as quoted by Kremlin.
On late Thursday, the defense ministry of Kazakhstan reported on the fire at a military unit's warehouse, which led to at least 10 explosions. At least 13 people died and three people are missing.