The armed forces of Russia and Tajikistan started joint military exercises at the Tajik War-Maidon training ground, 20 km from the Afghanistan border. This was reported by the press service of the Central Military District (CVO). TASS.
During the exercises, it was noted that the Russian and Tajik army will work on the preparation and conduct of a joint operation to destroy the illegal armed formations (IAF) in the mountainous terrain occupying the territory of Tajikistan, as well as on the conduct of joint administration. Forces units during blocking and liquidation of formation.
Earlier, the commander of the unit, Colonel Andrey Marushkin, said that in 2022 he was at the 201st Russian military base in Tajikistan. took place More than 50 different teachings.
Last November, Semyon Grigoriev, Russian Ambassador to Dushanbe declarationHe said that Russia and Tajikistan have formed a joint air defense system due to the increasing tension in the region.