Afghanistan drone attack: At least three Chinese nationals killed in Tajikistan

ISLAMABAD: At least three Chinese citizens were killed on the night of November 26 in an Afghanistan drone attack that originated from Afghan territory and targeted Tajikistan’s Khatlon region.

According to initial reports, the incident of Afghanistan drone attack that took the lives of three Chinese based in Tajikistan has raised serious concerns in Dushanbe, with Tajik authorities strongly condemning the actions of terrorist groups involved in the cross-border attack.

Officials emphasised the need for heightened vigilance and effective measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

Meanwhile, Afghan authorities were urged to take swift and effective steps to ensure stability and security along the border, and to prevent further attacks that could escalate tensions between the neighboring countries.

The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in the region, particularly along the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, and underscores the threat posed by militant groups operating across borders.