(16 February 2026 | Source: Telegram channel «HALYQSTAN»)
An incident in which a serviceman suffered a broken jaw is being investigated in the Kazakh army. The materials have been registered in the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations, and the Main Directorate of Military Police has been brought in to carry out the inspection.
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE MILITARY UNIT
According to the Telegram channel «HALYQSTAN», physical force was used against a serviceman in one of the units of the Guards garrison. As a result, he suffered a broken jaw.
The injured man was taken to the Almaty Military Clinical Hospital, where he is receiving medical care. Doctors are monitoring his condition. Other details regarding the nature of the injury or the circumstances of the conflict are not specified in the materials.
RESPONSE FROM THE MILITARY POLICE
The Main Directorate of Military Police reported that the materials have been registered in the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations. A comprehensive inspection is being carried out.
The investigation intends to provide a legal assessment of the actions of all individuals involved. In addition, the role of the officials of the military unit will be examined, who, according to the department, allowed a delayed report on the fact of hazing relations to senior command and the organisation of medical assistance.
Several officials have been suspended from their duties for the duration of the inspection.
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE FURTHER INVESTIGATION
The military police emphasised that, based on the results of the investigation, those responsible will be held accountable in accordance with the law. The situation is under the control of the leadership of the Armed Forces.
Additional details, including the number of participants in the incident, their status, and the possible classification of the criminal case, have not yet been disclosed.