A flower-laying ceremony was held in Astana at the “Er esimi – el esinde” monument on the Alley of Courage, dedicated to the Day of Courage — a date established in memory of servicemen who died in the line of duty.

In 1995, at the Tajik-Afghan border, 17 servicemen of the Internal Troops were killed during a combat engagement while performing border service duties. In tribute to their feat, commemorative events are held across the country annually on April 7.

The ceremony was attended by the leadership of the National Guard, representatives of local executive bodies, and veterans of military and local conflicts.

The event began with a minute of silence in honor of the fallen soldiers. Participants laid flowers and wreaths at the monument, paying tribute to the courage and selflessness of Kazakhstan’s servicemen.

By decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, for the courage and heroism displayed in the line of duty, the 17 servicemen were posthumously awarded state honors: 5 were awarded the Order of “Aibyn” (2nd class), and 12 received the medal “For Military Valor.”

Addressing the audience, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs — Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard, Major General Ansagan Baltabekov, emphasized:

“April 7 is not just a day of remembrance. It is an important date symbolizing the strength of the heroic spirit and affirming the values of patriotism. We are always proud of the feat of our heroes and bow our heads in reverence to their blessed memory.”

The event concluded with a ceremonial march of personnel from the capital’s garrisons of the National Guard, the Ministry of Defense, and the Border Service.

It is worth noting that on this day, commemorative rallies dedicated to the Day of Courage were also held in all military units of the law enforcement troops across the country.

Press Service of the National Guard

Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1195920?lang=kk