Afghanistan, April 17 -- Following concerns about the increasing terrorist threats, Russia and Tajikistan conducted a joint military exercise along the border with Afghanistan.

Tajikistani media reported that this four-day military exercise was held "against any potential threats" along the border with Afghanistan.

Russian military equipment at the 201st military base in Tajikistan also participated in this military exercise, practicing various combat tactics, especially tactics to counter terrorist groups that illegally enter Tajikistan.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan's neighboring countries have repeatedly expressed concerns about what are perceived as terrorist threats originating from Afghanistan.

The Taliban has so far not commented on t...