US in talks on using Russian bases in Central Asia

KABUL (Pajhwok): The US is in negotiations on using Russian bases in Central Asia to conduct counterterrorism missions against targets in Afghanistan.

In a classified briefing, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley said the Biden administration was in talks with Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and others.

According to Sputnik, the US defence leaders informed the senators the option to use Russian military bases in Central Asia was being mulled.

Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Kenneth McKenzie spoke about the types of military aircraft and launching points that could be used to hit targets in Afghanistan.

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