BISHKEK. Dec 17 (Interfax-AVN) - A Russian contract military serviceman at the Kant Airbase of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Kyrgyzstan has been found dead at a rented apartment, Kyrgyz media outlets reported on Monday, citing the airbase's press service.
Vladimir Shchelbanov, 39, failed to turn up to service on December 15, after which a search was launched, leading to the discovery of his body. Forensic medical tests have been ordered to determine the cause of the death.
The command of the airbase is conducting an investigation, the press service of Russia's Central Military District said.
"The contract serviceman was found dead in his apartment. His death occurred at an off-duty time. No signs of violence were found on his body," it said.