Kazakh National Security Committee mourns military killed in plane crash (PHOTOS OF VICTIMS)
14:16, 27 December 2012
ASTANA. December 27. KAZINFORM Officers of the National Security Committee and Border Patrol of Kazakhstan mourn the military men killed in a fatal airplane crash near the city of Shymkent. They express their condolences to the families of the victims.
The tragic accident occurred at 6:55 pm on December 25. The AN-72 aircraft heading to Shymkent crashed 20 kilometers from the airport of Shymkent. 7 crew members, 20 border officers, including acting director of the Border Service, Col. Turganbek Stambekov and his wife were on board.
An investigation is underway.