Ashgabat commemorates victims of wildfires in Abay region

By the decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, June 12 was declared the Day of National Mourning in Kazakhstan in connection with the loss of life as a result of wildfires in the Abay region. According to the latest data, 15 people died in an unequal struggle with fire.
On June 13, a book of condolences was opened at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Turkmenistan. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Khajiyev expressed condolences, sympathy and support to the families of the victims and the fraternal people of Kazakhstan from the Turkmen side.

The heads and employees of diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in Ashgabat expressed condolences and support to the families and friends of the victims of the natural disaster, as well as to the people of Kazakhstan.
On June 8, trees caught fire on the territory of the Batpaevsky forestry in the Semey Ormany reserve. Due to unfavorable weather conditions, the fire continued to spread rapidly to nearby areas. The fire area was 60 thousand hectares.