Tajikistan hands over two vehicles to Kyrgyzstan that were stolen during fighting

Bishkek, May 5, 2021. / Kabar /. Tajikistan handed over to Kyrgyzstan two vehicles, which were stolen by Tajik citizens during the hostilities, the Public Relations and Media Department of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security reported.

On May 4, 2021, through the Kulundu-Avtodorozhniy checkpoint, the Tajik side handed over 2 Hyundai and Zhiguli vehicles, which were stolen by Tajik citizens from Kyrgyzstan, the statement said.

Border patrols of the Border Service carry out patrolling along the entire line of the Kyrgyz-Tajik state border.

The situation on the Kyrgyz-Tajik section of the state border is characterized as stable. Units and formations of the Border Guard Service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, stationed in Batken, continue to serve in an enhanced mode.

The situation on the border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan near the Golovnoy water intake facility escalated on April 28, after clashes had sparked between residents of the two countries’ border areas. On April 29, clashes between Kyrgyz and Tajik servicemen broke out. Tajik sides used mortars, machine guns and Mi-24 military helicopters. A ceasefire was established between the countries on May 1.

As a result of the clashes at the Kyrgyz-Tajik state border 36 people died, 189 injured in Kyrgyzstan. Over 100 buildings were burnt or damaged, about 33,000 civilians were evacuated from the conflict zone.