Kazakh show business figures are mourning the young servicemen killed in the Caspian Sea and expressing condolences to their families, infohub.kz reports.
Producer, actor and KVN participant Nurlan Koyanbayev noted that the tragic event shocked all Kazakhstanis. "We are all deeply grieving the deaths of the servicemen who fulfilled their duty to the Motherland and were responsible for peace in the country. I offer my sincere condolences to the families of the deceased, their relatives and loved ones. The cause of this tragedy must be investigated openly and fairly," Nurlan wrote on Instagram.
Actress and singer Zhanar Aizhanova also posted on social media. "May the souls of the young soldiers rest in heaven. We offer condolences to the mothers weeping in grief, the fathers mourning without their sons, and their relatives. How many hopes were extinguished for people who waited for their children to return home. But nothing can be changed. We share your grief, our dear ones," she wrote.
Actress Ainur Ilsova also expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. "Today Kazakhstan has declared a national day of mourning over the tragic deaths of servicemen in Mangystau Region. We express our deep condolences to the families, relatives and loved ones of the deceased. Strength and resilience to endure this irreparable loss. May their souls rest in peace," she wrote.
Singer Altynai Zhorabayeva noted that this is an irreparable loss for all Kazakhstanis. "We express our deepest condolences to the parents and relatives of our soldiers whose lives were cut short in the prime of life," she writes.
Performer Akbota Kerimbekova also shares the grief of families touched by sorrow. "May Allah grant patience to the families of the military killed in Aktau. The death of young people who went to defend the country is an irreparable loss for all of us. We share the grief of their loved ones and express our condolences," her post reads.
Actor Daniyar Khizmetov posted on social media and expressed sorrow over the deceased. "A terrible event in our country. We express condolences to the families of the deceased. It is hard to describe, comment on, or reason about this. May Allah protect every human life," he noted.
Condolences were also expressed by Tolkyn Zabirova, Lyailya Sultankyzy, Asha Matai, Zhenis Iskakova, Saken Maigaziev, Erke Esmakhan, RaiM, Irina Ten and other show business stars.
Recall that on September 24, during a training and combat mission, due to a sudden and sharp deterioration in weather conditions and gusty winds, 17 servicemen were carried into the Caspian Sea. Three were rescued, 14 died. Today Kazakhstan observes a National Day of Mourning.