This page covers publicly reported military deployments in Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. It lists foreign forces sent to the region, force movements within it and major exercises, each with its deploying country, status, date and sources.
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| Deploying | Host or area | Branch | Forces and personnel | Status | Date | Verified | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Russia |  Kyrgyzstan | ⚓ Military base | Russia’s Kant air base in Kyrgyzstan Not disclosed | Confirmed active | Dec 24, 2021 | Jun 10, 2026 | 24.kg, citing Central Military District commander Alexander Lapin (Dec. 24, 2021) Kun.uz (June 10, 2026) |
| Russia |  Tajikistan | ⚓ Military base | Russia’s 201st military base in Tajikistan Not disclosed | Confirmed active | Dec 24, 2021 | Jun 10, 2026 | 24.kg, citing Central Military District commander Alexander Lapin (Dec. 24, 2021) Kun.uz (June 10, 2026) |
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