Kyrgyzstan marks anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan
epaselect epa08219542 Kyrgyz soldiers fire a salute in honor of those killed in Afghanistan during a commemoration ceremony, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 15 February 2020. Kyrgyzstan, the former Soviet republic, marks the 31th anniversary of the withdrawal of the Soviet forces from Afghanistan. EPA/IGOR KOVALENKO