Wars in which Turkmenistan participated

Turkmenistan has participated in various wars since it gained independence in 1991. Here are some wars in which Turkmenistan participated:

1. Nagorno-Karabakh War (1988-1994): Turkmenistan supported Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh War between Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenians.

2. Afghanistan Civil War (1992-1996): Turkmenistan supported the Afghan government during the civil war in its neighbor Afghanistan.

3. Afghanistan War (2001-present): Turkmenistan participated in the Afghanistan War in support of the US-led coalition. Turkmenistan has provided military bases and engaged in humanitarian aid activities in Afghanistan.

4. Iraq War (2003-2011): Turkmenistan participated in the Iraq War in support of the US-led coalition. Turkmenistan provided humanitarian aid and reconstruction support to Iraq.

5. Syrian Civil War (2011-present): Turkmenistan followed a neutral stance in the Syrian Civil War. However, Turkmenistan, which has good relations with the Syrian government, has provided humanitarian aid and support to Syrian refugees.

6. Ukraine Crisis (2014-present): Turkmenistan followed a neutral stance during the Ukraine crisis. However, it has been criticized for providing energy resources to Russia. Turkmenistan is generally known as a peaceful country and does not favor military interventions. Therefore, rather than actively participating in wars, it tends to support with humanitarian aid and diplomatic solutions.