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Intense fighting taking place on border with Tajikistan: Kyrgyzstan

Both countries have accused each other of restarting fighting in a disputed area, despite a ceasefire deal

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Intense fighting taking place on border with Tajikistan: Kyrgyzstan
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Kyrgyzstan's border service reported "intense battles" with Central Asian neighbour Tajikistan on Friday and said it had seen additional Tajik forces and equipment being moved to the border.

In a statement, the border service said its forces were continuing to repel Tajik attacks.

Both countries have accused each other of restarting fighting in a disputed area, despite a ceasefire deal.

Separately, the head of the Kyrgyz state committee on national security was quoted by Russia's RIA news agency as saying military casualties had been high.

SOURCE: REUTERS

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