The Russian military base in Tajikistan was strengthened by anti-tank missile systems “Cornet” against the background of the situation in Afghanistan, the press service of the Central Military District (CVO) reports.
“in the 201st Russian military base, stationed in Tajikistan, received a batch of modern anti-tank missile systems (IDR)” Cornet “,” said SPUTNIK Tajikistan reported.
“cornets” armed the artillery divisions of the Russian base in Tajikistan, they are intended to defeat armored enemy equipment and air targets, including helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles. The CVO clarified that the guidance of the rocket was carried out on a laser beam. Maximum firing range – 5.5 kilometers, minimum – 100 meters.
Earlier, the Russian Federation reported on the strengthening of the base in Tajikistan with new weapons – portable anti-aircraft missile complexes “Verba”, Kalashnikov machine guns, modern sniper rifles and flamethroughs. It also became known about the decision of the Russian military to strengthen the base in Tajikistan 17 modern combat machines of BMP-2 infantry.