The number of residents of Kyrgyzstan injured during an armed conflict on the border with Tajikistan increased to 183. This was announced on Monday at Briefing in Bishkek, Deputy Minister of Health and Social Development of the Republic of Alizh Soltonbekova, reports TASS.
“A total of 183 people were injured, 34 of them died,” she said.
Later, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Health reported that the number of victims in conflict increased to 35. According to the Deputy Minister, the collection of assistance for compatriots affected during collisions continues.
collisions in the Kyrgyz-Tajik border resulted in fierce battles using heavy weapons. The reason was the aggravation of the dispute about the distribution of water resources. On May 1, the countries signed a protocol on the ceasefire, on May 2, the troops were launched.