Putin Extends Condolences To Kazakh President Over Deadly Blasts In Ammunition Depot

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.