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Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry has firmly denied claims that drones used in an attack on Russia's Omsk region were launched from Kazakh territory, calling the allegations baseless and unsupported by any evidence.
The ministry issued the statement in response to comments by several Russian commentators suggesting the drones may have crossed into Russia from Kazakhstan, The Caspian Post reports via Tengrinews.kz.
"The Kazakh Foreign Ministry responsibly declares that these claims are false and are not supported by any data or facts," the ministry said. Officials described the reports as "groundless insinuations" aimed at distorting the traditionally friendly relationship between Kazakhstan and Russia, which they said continues to develop through a comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance.
The ministry also stressed that Kazakhstan pursues a peaceful, balanced and responsible foreign policy based on the principles of good-neighborly relations, mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of other states.
Kazakhstan fully complies with international law and its international obligations related to regional and global security.
"We emphasize that the territory, airspace and infrastructure of the Republic of Kazakhstan cannot be used for actions directed against other states," the ministry said.
The Foreign Ministry also urged journalists and the public to rely only on verified facts and refrain from spreading unconfirmed information.
Speculation emerged in several Russian media outlets after a drone attack targeted Russia's Omsk region, with some commentators suggesting the drones could have been launched from Kazakhstan due to the region's proximity to the border. Kazakhstan has officially dismissed those claims as unfounded.
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