In this handout video grab released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Tajik servicemen, a part of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) peacekeeping forces, are seen before departure to Kazakhstan at Ayni Air Force Base, also known as Gissar Air Base, Tajikistan. CSTO decided to deploy the Collective Peacekeeping Forces to Kazakhstan after a relevant request by Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The forces will be deployed for a limited period in order to stabilize the situation in the country. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.
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- Categories: Unrest, Conflicts & War
- Location: Tajikistan
- Event date: 07.01.2022
- Date published: 07.01.2022
- Credit: Sputnik
- Source: Russian Defence Ministry
- Original: Digital
- Media: JPEG, 1875x1054px, 1Mb
- Job-ID: d8002514a5b8d0cf