Russia and Tajikistan hold joint drills along Afghanistan border

Following concerns about the increasing terrorist threats, Russia and Tajikistan conducted a joint military exercise along the border with Afghanistan.

Tajikistani media reported that this four-day military exercise was held “against any potential threats” along the border with Afghanistan.

Russian military equipment at the 201st military base in Tajikistan also participated in this military exercise, practicing various combat tactics, especially tactics to counter terrorist groups that illegally enter Tajikistan.