Five people, including two Tajik border guards and three intruders from Afghanistan, were killed in a firefight on Tajikistan’s border, marking the third such incident in recent weeks. The armed raiders crossed into Tajikistan and attacked a guard post in the Shamsiddin Shokhin district, resulting in a gun battle. The intruders had a cache of weapons, including grenades, rifles, pistols, and explosives. Tajikistan condemned the Taliban government for failing to ensure border security and vowed to protect its territory against terrorists and smugglers, while awaiting an apology from Afghan leadership.
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