List of wars involving Kyrgyzstan

This is a list of wars involving Kyrgyz Republic, Kyrgyz and the predecessor states of Kyrgyzstan to the present day. It also includes wars fought outside Kyrgyzstan by the Kyrgyz military.

Legends of results:   Victory   Defeat   Inconclusive

Muslim conquest of Transoxiana

Khanates Age(1514-1854)

Date Conflict Combatant I Combatant II Result
1713-1895 Russian conquest of Central Asia Tsardom of Russia

Russian Empire

Kazakh Khanate

Emirate of Bukhara Kyrgyzs Khanate of Khiva Khanate of Kokand Turkmens

Defeat
1837-1847 Kenesary's Rebellion Russian Empire

Kara-Kyrgyz Khanate

Kazakh Khanate Victory

Soviet Age (1916-1991)

With the advent of the Soviet Union, massive repression, rapid industrialization and the struggle against class inequality began. The Kyrgyz Soviet Socialist Republic was established. In 1941, the Great Patriotic War began, to which every third resident of the Kyrgyz SSR was called up.

Date Conflict Combatant I Combatant II Result
1941-1945 World War II Allied Powers: Axis Powers: Victory
1979-1989 Soviet–Afghan War Soviet Union

Republic of Afghanistan

Afghan Mujahideen Defeat

Kyrgyz Republic (1991-present)

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Kyrgyz Republic gained independence. the country was admitted to the UN and a number of other international organizations. Due to internal political confrontations, Kyrgyzstan has experienced three revolutions, as well as several major border conflicts.

Batken Conflict (July 30 – September 27, 1999) Kyrgyz Republic

Supported by:

Uzbekistan

Russia

Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan
  • Terrorists terminated/expelled
  • Government of the Kyrgyz Republic regains control over previously occupied settlements
Kyrgyz-Tajik border clashes (2021) Kyrgyz Republic Tajikistan Ceasefire
Kyrgyz–Tajik border clashes (2022) Kyrgyz Republic Tajikistan Status-quo

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