Drone 'flown from Afghanistan' hit workers' camp in southern Tajikistan, killing 3 Chinese
Drone struck LLC Shohin SM workers’ camp near 1st Border Guard Post 'Istiqlol' in Yol Border Detachment, with Tajik Foreign Ministry claiming 'criminal groups' operating inside Afghanistan responsible for strike
ISTANBUL
Tajikistan said on Thursday that three Chinese workers were killed when a drone "launched from Afghan territory" struck a camp in the Khatlon region late Wednesday, calling on the authorities in Kabul to take action to prevent further incidents.
The attack targeted the LLC Shohin SM workers’ camp near the 1st Border Guard Post “Istiqlol” in the Yol Border Detachment.
The Tajik Foreign Ministry said an unmanned aerial vehicle carrying grenades and firearms hit the site.
The three victims were employees of the company and Chinese citizens.
The ministry claimed that “criminal groups” operating inside Afghanistan were responsible for the strike.
Dushanbe condemned the attack and urged Afghanistan’s ruling authorities to take “effective measures” to ensure stability and security along the border.
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