Kazakhstan Emergencies Ministry: Bodies of 7 victims of plane crash near Aktau identified

The bodies of seven victims in the plane crash near Aktau have been identified. The bodies of 38 victims, including six citizens of Kazakhstan and three crew members, have been transported to the forensic center, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan, Report informs via Kazakh media.

Experts are also working with the 'black box' that was found at the crash site, where round-the-clock monitoring has been organized. As many as 306 people, 101 units of equipment, two aircraft, and six K-9 units are involved in the aftermath response, the ministry added.

Psychologists from the Disaster Medicine Center continue to provide assistance to relatives arriving in Aktau.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations specified that 1,032 calls have been received on the hotline and emergency psychological assistance numbers.