The mayor of the Tajik city of Isfara Bakhovadin Bagodurzoda was injured as a result of a shootout on the border with Kyrgyzstan. This is reported by “Sputnik Tajikistan.”
Brother of the mayor, the head physician of one of the hospitals said that the Baggadur Vodo was injured in the shoulder. His state is stable. It is located in the medplex of one of the villages. In the near future, the official should be delivered to Isfara hospital. However, so far it is impossible, because the road is shot, reported in the city hall.
In total, three citizens of Tajikistan were killed on the border on the border, another 31 people were injured.
The shootout began due to the water distribution point in the territory, which both republics consider their own. Dushanbe argues that water intake tried to capture the Kyrgyz military. Bishkek said that the fire was opened by Tajik border guards.
Shooting turned into full-fledged battles, tanks and helicopters appeared in the conflict area. Kyrgyz special forces captured Tajik border guard.
Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan agreed to cease fire on the border, which should take place at 17:00 Moscow time.