Overview

• Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Oct. 8 that Andrey Belousov inspected its facilities in Tajikistan.
• The itinerary included the Russian 201st military base located in the country.
• He also visited a separate optical‑electronic site operated by the ministry.
• The ministry said he reviewed the units’ outfitting with modern weapons and equipment.
• Belousov arrived in Dushanbe on Oct. 7 for a working visit and was received by Tajik defense leaders, with talks planned with the country’s military‑political leadership.