WNAM REPORT: Azerbaijan’s Emergencies Minister Colonel General Kamaladdin Heydarov awarded Kazakhstani resecures the badge “For Cooperation” for their assistance after the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane crash near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on December 25, 2024.
The following rescuers were awarded:
Azamat Seitalin
Timur Aminov
Kani Aidarov
Saysat Karayev
Mazhit Kenzegaliyev
Azymbek Kulkhanov
Erbol Kuzembayev
Nauryzbek Mendibayev
Ardak Nugumanov
Aiman Tleubergenova
As written before, 69 Kazakhstanis, including locals, health workers, firefighters and first responders who participated in the search and rescue efforts following the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines near Aktau were awarded state awards and letters of appreciation.
The Azerbaijan Airlines plane which was flying from Baku to Grozny crashed near Aktau, Mangistau region, on December 25. The plane was carrying 67 people including 5 crew members. 38 people died and 29 survived as a result of the tragedy. Among the victims are six nationals of Kazakhstan.
