Tajikistan reacted to the Taliban’s threat

The TASS agency, citing a source in the security structures of Tajikistan, reported that Tajikistan is prepared for any developments at the border with Afghanistan; however, at the moment, the situation is calm and under control.

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It is reported that the situation at the Tajik-Afghan border is under control, and its escalation is unlikely to be allowed. “Tajik military are ready for any scenario at the border with Afghanistan,” the source said.

He also noted that in case of a threat, the Tajik side will take retaliatory measures. In his opinion, the information from the Afghan commander is likely of a provocative nature.

On February 17, the chief of staff of the Taliban armed forces, Kari Fasihuddin Fitrat, reported that powerful and professionally trained battalions equipped with modern NATO technology and support helicopters, including suicide squads, have been “redeployed to zero points” to protect the borders in northeastern Afghanistan. “In the event of the slightest threat from any neighboring country, a swift response will be given,” he wrote.

Earlier, Kari Fasihuddin Fitrat also reported that “a 10,000-strong powerful army, armed to the teeth with the most modern NATO and U.S. technology, will be deployed in the northern and northeastern provinces of the country.”

Earlier, the Interfax agency reported that the Russian military base is conducting exercises in the mountains of Tajikistan using Mi-8MTV5-1 transport-combat helicopters and Mi-24 attack helicopters from the 201st military base’s aviation group.

It is reported that Russian military have strengthened the air defense of the 201st base in Tajikistan with long-range air defense systems. A division of S-300PS surface-to-air missile systems (AO “Concern VKO “Almaz-Antey”) has taken up combat duty.