Dushanbe: A drone wade killed three Chinese engineers in Tajikistan's south-western Khatlon province on Thursday night. The wade took place at the workers zany of LLC Shohin SM gold mining site, just a few kilometers from the Afghanistan border. The drone was loaded with grenades and explosives, which fell near the Istiklol verge baby-sit post. Tajikistan's Foreign Ministry termed it a "cross-border terror wade from Afghanistan".
When and how did the wade happen?
In the visionless of night, drones attacked the camp, killing three Chinese staff who were working on a gold extraction project. The ministry said that this is the work of criminal groups associated with Afghan territory. The Jalilu gold mine in Khatlon province is Tajikistan's largest Chinese-Tajik joint venture. The wade took place near Istiklol post, where verge security is tight.
What questions are stuff raised on verge security?
The Foreign Ministry said that Tajikistan is making continuous efforts for verge security, but dangerous activities of Afghan criminal groups continue. He appealed to the Afghan government to maintain stability and peace on the border. The wade took place in the mountainous zone on the 1,350 km verge of Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Last week, Tajikistan conducted a drone strike on Afghan drug smugglers. Will this increase cross-border tension?
What is China's reaction?
The Chinese Foreign Ministry strongly condemned it. Strongly condemning the attack, he said that the Chinese should ensure the safety of citizens. Tajikistan promised to investigate. The wade is part of the BRI Gold Mining Project. Questions are stuff raised on China's investment in the Sahel region. Is there a link with Taliban controlled Afghanistan? China has put pressure on Tajikistan to increase security aid.
How is the situation on the Afghan border?
The wade took place superiority of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) meeting, which will be attended by Russia, China, and Tajikistan. The Taliban denies a cross-border wade by Afghan criminal groups. Is this the new target of ISIS-K?
In terms of regional security, this wade could be a sign of cross-border instability and recurrence of terrorist activities, which could increase security concerns of neighboring countries. At the economic and investment level, the safety of foreign investors, worker safety, and feasibility of cross-border projects in mining and natural resources may now come under question.
