One person died in conflict on Kyrgyz-Tajik border

Bishkek, April 29, 2021 . / Kabar / . As of 6:00 p.m., five more people injured were admitted to Batken Oblast Hospital, one of them died, the press service of Kyrgyzstan's Health Ministry said.

"A total of 17 people were injured, 1 passed away and care at home provided to 1 person," the report said.

The situation on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border around the Golovnoi water intake has escalated. At the moment, according to official data, the shooting is taking place between militaries of the two countries.

The conflict began on April 28 because the Tajik side began installing surveillance cameras in the Golovnoi water intake in Batken region.

According to the State Border Service of Kyrgyzstan, the Golovnoi water intake is a strategic facility of Kyrgyzstan.