Tajikistan requests Russian helicopter patrols for border security

ua.korrespondent.net (Ukrainian)

Tajikistan is seeking military assistance from Russia, specifically requesting joint border patrols with Afghanistan involving Russian helicopters. The request comes after five Chinese citizens were killed and five injured in an attack from Afghanistan. Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon discussed the border situation with security officials. Discussions are ongoing with the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) regarding the involvement of Russian forces from the 201st military base, Russia's largest overseas ground force.


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