Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Drone Strike in Tajikistan Kills Chinese Workers
A drone attacked a gold mine in Tajikistan, killing three Chinese workers and injuring one.
Tajikistan thinks the attackers came from a nearby country, possibly Afghanistan.
Pakistan said the attack shows that Afghanistan is a threat.
Afghanistan said it wasn't involved and wants to help find out who did it.
The mine is connected to China, and this attack has made the area more tense.
A drone strike on a gold mine in Tajikistan's Khatlon province killed three Chinese nationals and injured one on November 26.
Tajikistan accused criminal groups from a neighboring country, hinting at Afghanistan's involvement.
Pakistan condemned the attack, warning of militant threats from Afghanistan and using the incident to criticize the Taliban administration.
Afghanistan denied responsibility, offering cooperation to investigate and condemning the killings.
The attack has heightened regional tensions, with Tajikistan reiterating the threat of cross-border attacks to stability.
- Who
- Three Chinese workers killed, one injured; Tajikistan and Afghanistan involved in accusations
- What
- Drone strike on a gold mine in Tajikistan
- When
- November 26
- Where
- Khatlon province, Tajikistan
- Why
- Unclear, but Tajikistan suspects criminal groups from a neighboring country
- Date
- November 26
- Location
- Khatlon province, Tajikistan
- Victims
- 3 Chinese nationals killed, 1 injured
- Attack Method
- Drone armed with grenades and firearms
- Accused Parties
- Criminal groups in neighboring country (suspected Afghanistan)
- Pakistan's Response
- Condemned the attack, warned of militant threats from Afghanistan
- Afghanistan's Response
- Denied involvement, offered cooperation to investigate