Kyrgyz soldier. File photoBISHKEK, Sep 19The Security Council of Kyrgyzstan claims that the Kyrgyz military did not strike civilian targets during the conflict with Tajikistan. “Not a single shot was fired at civilian targets. Security Council Secretary Marat Imankulov at a press conference. According to him, unlike the Kyrgyz, the Tajik military fired at both private houses and civilian infrastructure. «Even when their command ordered a ceasefire after negotiations, they still fired. In all directions. order,” the secretary emphasized. As Imankulov added, in addition to the military, civilians also took part in the conflict on the Tajik side, who were given uniforms and ammunition. “We did not mobilize. There is no need for it. If suddenly such a mobilization is needed, we will definitely turn to those who expressed a desire to go go to the border and fight,” he said. Imankulov added that Kyrgyzstan is still ready for negotiations with Tajikistan “at any level” in order to prevent a recurrence of bloodshed. Large-scale clashes on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan began on Friday morning. The parties accused each other of shelling. Fierce fighting between the military of the two countries lasted all day along almost the entire perimeter of the border. A ceasefire was achieved only by nightfall. On Saturday morning, intermittent clashes resumed. The parties accused each other of violating the ceasefire agreement. The skirmishes stopped only by Saturday evening. The Kyrgyz side reported 59 dead and 163 injured of its citizens as a result of clashes. Tajikistan announced 35 dead and 30 injured.Monday, September 19, was declared in Kyrgyzstan a day of national mourning for the dead.
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