Tajikistan’s military participates in the international exercises “Birleshtik-2024”

International military exercises “Birlestik-2024” (“Union – 2024”) have begun in the Mangystau region of western Kazakhstan.

According to the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan, military contingents from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are participating in the exercises.

According to the ministry, the exercises will take place from July 8 to 17 at the “Oimasha” training ground and in the maritime area near Cape Tokmak. “Units will practice actions to liberate an island captured by hypothetical terrorists, operations to ensure maritime security, and protect infrastructure,” the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan noted.

Approximately four thousand soldiers and up to 700 units of military equipment will be involved in the exercises. Ground and air reconnaissance fighters, naval special forces, artillery units, assault and tank units, aviation, and ships will work on “conflict localization.”

Additionally, cultural and recreational activities and sports events will take place as part of the exercise: competitions in military-applied sports, tactical orientation “Bagdar,” and army tactical shooting will be held.