2021 Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan clashes

A three-day border conflict between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan began on 28 April 2021. The clashes stemmed from a long-running dispute over a water supply facility near the village of Kök-Tash. Tajik media raised some concern over military drills in Batken prior to the conflict.

2021 Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan clashes
Part of the post-Soviet conflicts

Map showing the borders between Kyrgyzstan (red) and Tajikistan (orange)
Date28 April – 1 May 2021 (3 days)
Location
Result Ceasefire
Belligerents
 Kyrgyzstan  Tajikistan
Commanders and leaders
  • Emomali Rahmon
  • Sherali Mirzo
  • Rajabali Rahmonali
  • Khurshed Izattula Mohammadzad
Units involved
  • Border Guard Service
  • Internal Troops
Casualties and losses
3 killed (per Kyrgyzstan) 9 killed (per Tajikistan)
11 killed (per RFE/RL)
1 BTR-70 destroyed
33 Kyrgyzstani and 10 Tajikistani civilians killed
190 Kyrgyzstani and 87 Tajikistani civilians injured
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