Key Points:
- Tajik Foreign Ministry confirms killing of three Chinese nationals in attack.
- Chinese Embassy advises citizens to evacuate and avoid border areas.
- Attack launched from Afghan territory; Taliban pledges cooperation with Tajik authorities.
- Pakistan condemns the attack as a “heinous terrorist act.”
ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Embassy in Tajikistan has issued an urgent advisory for its nationals to avoid border-adjacent areas following a deadly drone-and-gun attack that killed three Chinese workers on the night of 26 November in the Khatlon region.
The embassy said it had activated an emergency response mechanism to assist affected personnel and liaise with local authorities, according to the Global Times.
The Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the attack targeted a Chinese-run company’s camp near the “Istiqlol” border post. An unmanned aerial vehicle carrying explosives struck the facility, killing three Chinese nationals and wounding at least one other. The ministry said the assault originated from Afghan territory. (Tajik MFA)
China’s embassy warned all Chinese citizens and companies operating in Tajikistan, particularly in border regions, to reconsider their presence and relocate “as soon as possible” to avoid further casualties.
The Taliban government in Kabul issued a rare condemnation, pledging full cooperation with Tajik authorities, including intelligence-sharing and a joint investigation into the incident, according to the Afghan media.
The Government of Pakistan condemned the attack, expressing deep condolences to Beijing and Dushanbe. The Foreign Office described the assault as a “heinous terrorist attack” and warned that the use of armed drones highlights serious security threats emanating from Afghan territory.
Security analysts warn that without concrete action against militant groups operating from Afghan soil, such attacks could endanger foreign projects and investments across Central Asia, undermining regional stability and economic cooperation.
