Invasion of Kyrgyzstan: Artist dedicates painting to feat of Elaman Uraimov

12:18, 20 сентября 2022, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Yuri KOPYTIN

Artist Aktan Aitmambetov dedicated his painting to the feat of Captain Elaman Uraimov, who died heroically during the conflict at the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. The author posted his work on Instagram.

«A Kyrgyz soldier, 29-year-old Elaman Uraimov, blew himself up with a grenade to stop military and unmarked individuals from Tajikistan on the territory of Kyrgyzstan. By this illustration I want to express my sorrow for the dead. Eternal memory to the heroes!» the author of the work wrote.

Emergency situation has been introduced in Batken region. Shooting began at several sites of the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on the morning of September 16. Settlements in Leilek and Batken district came under fire. The Ministry of Health reported 183 victims, 59 people were killed. As a result of the armed conflict on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border, residents of seven villages in Batken and Leilek districts, as well as Dzhekendi village in Chon-Alai district of Osh region, left their homes.

The Prosecutor General’s Office of Kyrgyzstan opened a criminal case on crimes against peace.