Troops from Russia and Uzbekistan began joint military drills on August 2 near the Afghan border, amid fears in both countries that a worsening security situation in Afghanistan could spill over into Central Asia.
EurActiv.com: Russian and Uzbek militaries begin joint Afghan border drills
In this photograph taken on Aug. 10, 2017, a U.S. soldier sits in the rear of Chinook helicopter while flying over Kabul.
