A successful coordinated search and rescue exercise was conducted in the Turkistan region, simulating an aviation incident involving an aircraft with 15 injured individuals. The exercise involved participation from a wide range of forces and resources, including the Emergency Departments of Shymkent and Turkistan region, the Rescue Coordination Center of RSE "Kazaeronavigatsia", air traffic service controllers of the South Kazakhstan Regional Center of RSE "Kazaeronavigatsia", search and rescue aircraft of JSC "Kazaviaspas" and LLP "Dala Air", as well as the emergency response teams of the Rescue and Fire Service (SPASOP) at Shymkent Airport.

The exercise was a key milestone in enhancing coordination and operational readiness among all stakeholders to respond rapidly to potential aviation emergencies. It was organized to improve inter-agency coordination and to test the readiness of search and rescue units under conditions simulating a real-life aviation incident.

The main focus of the exercise was to practice on-site emergency response actions in the event of an aviation accident, including containment, evacuation of the injured, provision of first aid, perimeter security, and the deployment of an on-site operational command center.

The drill involved both mobile rapid response teams from the Emergency Departments of Shymkent and Turkistan region, and specialized equipment, including ambulances provided by the Turkistan Regional Health Department and the "Tortkol" highway medical and rescue station of the Emergency Department, search helicopters, and equipment designed for operations in remote and hard-to-reach areas.

Specialists from the Emergency Departments of Shymkent and Turkistan demonstrated a high level of responsiveness, professionalism, and coordination. Particular attention was paid to the interaction between rescuers, medical personnel, canine units, and local authorities.

The exercise was observed by representatives of the Strategic Planning and Operations Command Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as Mr. A.G. Niyazov, Head of the Department for Supervision of Search and Rescue Flight Support at the Civil Aviation Agency under the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The invited experts gave high praise to the readiness and performance of all participating units.

The Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan expressed its gratitude to all participants for their professionalism and swift response and noted that such exercises should become a regular practice to further enhance aviation safety across all regions of the country.