No reports of Kazakh casualties in Middle East — Foreign Ministry
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said there have been no confirmed reports of Kazakh citizens killed or injured amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
The ministry is operating around the clock and coordinating efforts with both domestic and foreign agencies as regional tensions continue to rise.
Authorities monitoring citizens in conflict zones
Officials said data collection is ongoing to determine the number of Kazakh citizens currently located in areas affected by the escalation. The total number of nationals in the region — including those staying in airport transit zones — is still being clarified.
The ministry said no information has been received so far regarding casualties among Kazakh citizens, adding that updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Kazakhstan’s diplomatic missions across the region have been placed on high alert. Consular services are assisting citizens, while embassies continue updating registries of Kazakhstanis residing or traveling through affected countries.
Consular assistance and evacuation planning
Embassies have created messaging-group channels to distribute operational updates and safety recommendations. Emergency hotlines have also been launched.
Diplomatic missions, working together with travel companies, are helping Kazakh citizens with accommodation at airports and transit locations. Authorities are also developing potential evacuation routes from areas affected by hostilities.
Official guidance and updates are being published on the websites of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and overseas missions and distributed through the Kaspi Travel mobile app.
The ministry urged citizens to remain calm, follow instructions issued by local authorities and avoid high-risk areas.
Regional conflict disrupts air travel
Kazakhstan has introduced a full flight ban over Persian Gulf countries due to security risks linked to the conflict. Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights across the region.
On Feb. 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran. Tehran later responded with missile strikes targeting several Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait.
