Amid growing concerns over terrorist threats from Afghanistan, Russia and Tajikistan conducted a joint four-day military exercise along the border with Afghanistan in order to be prepared for any “potential threats”.
Tajik media reported that Russian military personnel from the 201st military base in Tajikistan participated in this exercise. Reports stated military personnel practiced various combat tactics, especially tactics to counter terrorist groups that illegally enter Tajikistan.
Amid repeated concerns expressed by Afghanistan’s neighbors about what they claim are terrorist threats originating from Afghanistan, this military exercise is marked a significant movement.
The Islamic Emirate has not yet commented on the drills but has repeatedly denied the presence of terrorist groups in the country
