What we know so far about the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall: The incident at Crocus City Hall, for which ISIS has claimed responsibility ...
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Why ISIS-K Hates Putin—and Went After Moscow: The Russian dictator was clearly caught off guard.
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Quick Glance: The remarkable evolution of ISIS-K's leader into a formidable group
- Sanaullah Ghafari, in his role as the leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, played a significant role in the transformation into an extremely menacing branch of the global Islamist network, capable of conducting operations far from their bases in the border regions of Afghanistan.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow that resulted in the deaths of at least 137 people. U.S. officials indicated that the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible.
- Ghafari has enhanced the group's strength through his firm ideology and notable attacks. He has made repeated attempts to target Russia in response to its involvement in the Syrian civil war, which contributed to defeating ISIS' regional operations.
- By using high-profile attacks as a tool for recruitment, the group has focused on ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks in Central Asia. ISIS-K is planning to escalate its foreign operations, including attacks against the United States.
Russia says it's hard to believe Islamic State could have launched Moscow attack: Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that it ...
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Macron says Islamists who hit Russia had tried to attack France: President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that the gunmen who killed 137 people in a concert hall ...
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Quick Glance: Macron reveals origin of attackers in Russia
- President Emmanuel Macron disclosed the connection of the gunmen who killed 137 people in a concert hall outside Moscow to an Islamic State branch that had attempted to attack France in recent months.
- The increase in security alert level in France was emphasized due to the Islamic State claiming responsibility for the Moscow attack.
- Additional soldiers were announced to patrol sensitive sites in France and implement heightened security measures.
- France offered to enhance cooperation with Russian intelligence services to effectively combat groups targeting multiple countries.
ISIL’s Afghanistan arm, Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIS-K), has grown in strength since the return of the Taliban — even though the two are enemies — ... Show more
IS-K: Who are the Islamic State jihadists blamed for Moscow attack?: The assault on Crocus City Hall is not the first atrocity believed to be carried out by the ...
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Explainer: Why did ISIS-K attack a Moscow theater?: The U.S. has intelligence confirming Islamic State's claim of responsibility for a deadly shooting attack at ...
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Nigeria to free 313 suspected Boko Haram insurgents for lack of evidence: Nigeria's military will free more than 300 people suspected of being part of the Boko ...
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How ISIS-K leader forged one of Islamic State's most fearsome groups: Sanaullah Ghafari, the 29-year-old leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State ...
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Russia marks a national day of mourning for victims of the concert hall attack: Russia paused for a day of mourning Sunday for the more than 130 people killed at ...
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Moscow attack: Russian state media blames Ukraine and the West: Despite evidence the Islamic State group was behind Friday's outrage, Russian news reflects the ...
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Moscow concert hall attack: Some families still wonder if their loved ones are alive
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Putin Says 'Radical Islamists' Behind Moscow Concert Attack: President Vladimir Putin on Monday night said for the first time that "radical Islamists" were ...
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Quick Glance: Putin Blames Radical Islamists for Moscow Concert Hall Attack
- Russian President Vladimir Putin states for the first time that 'radical Islamists' were behind the attack on a concert hall outside Moscow, suggesting Ukraine was also somehow involved.
- During Friday's attack, camouflaged gunmen stormed into Crocus City Hall, opened fire on concert-goers, and set the building ablaze, resulting in at least 137 deaths.
- Putin did not mention the ISIL (ISIS) affiliate that claimed responsibility for the attack. The Islamic State in Khorasan Province has repeatedly claimed responsibility since Friday, with affiliated media channels releasing graphic videos of the attackers.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to assign blame and refused to comment on reports that the US warned Moscow authorities on March 7 about a possible attack, citing confidentiality of such intelligence.
Moscow Concert Hall Photos: Deadly Attack and Fire at Crocus City Hall: Images show the scene of what could be the deadliest attack in Russia in decades ...
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Putin says Islamists carried out concert attack, implies Ukraine had a role: (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged on Monday that last ...
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Massacre in Moscow: Putin is sitting on a powder keg of his own making : After years of brutality, co-option and suppression against Muslims ...
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🔊 What is ISIS-K, the group claiming responsibility for the Moscow concert hall shooting. Listen to @YPRajesh on the Reuters World News podcast as he explains ...
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France raises terror alert level after Moscow attack claimed by IS group: France’s government increased its security alert warning to the highest level Sunday ...
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Quick Glance: France Increases Terror Alert After Deadly Attack in Russia
- France's government increased its security alert posture to the highest level on Sunday after the deadly attack at a Russian concert hall and Islamic State's claim of responsibility.
- President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency security meeting after Friday's attack in a Moscow suburb killed over 130 people and was claimed by an Islamic State affiliate.
- France was already on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics this year, expected to draw millions of visitors. Security concerns are notably high for the opening ceremony on July 26, with boats on the Seine River and large crowds watching from the embankments.
- The country has been previously targeted by deadly Islamic State attacks, such as the Bataclan theatre massacre in 2015 where extremists shot concertgoers and held hostages for hours. French forces have also taken action against extremists in other regions.
Exclusive: Islamic State still a threat in Iraq, US ambassador says: The Islamic State still poses a threat in Iraq and the U.S.-led military coalition's work ...
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🔊 What you need to know today:
- Islamic State claims responsibility for Moscow attack
- Israel’s ultraorthodox military exemption creates rift
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Islamic State Group Claims Russia Gun Attack: The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a gun attack on a Moscow concert hall on Friday ...
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A Moscow court charged four suspects with acts of terrorism in connection with a deadly concert hall attack on March 22. France joined the United States in ... Show more
Russia keeps blaming Ukraine for concert attack despite Islamic State claiming responsibility
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FG Names Tukur Mamu, Newspaper Publisher, Among 15 Uncovered Terrorism Financiers
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Quick Glance: Revealing 15 Terrorism Financiers in Nigeria
- The publisher of the Desert Herald newspaper, Tukur Mamu, was named as one of the individuals financing terrorism in the country.
- Mamu was listed alongside six bureau de change operators and eight other individuals, as reported by The PUNCH.
- A document from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) titled 'Designation of Individuals and Entities for March 18, 2024' disclosed Mamu's involvement in financing terrorism through receiving ransom payments exceeding $200,000 and aiding ISWAP terrorists in releasing hostages from the Abuja-Kaduna train attack.
- The report also noted that among the suspects were individuals who received a total of 57 million Naira between 2014 and 2017, with a total inflow of 61.4 billion Naira and outflow of 51.7 billion Naira from their accounts.
White House: Putin linking Ukraine to Moscow attack ‘nonsense,’ ‘propaganda’: The White House on Thursday offered a fiery refutation to Russian President ...
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#SPOTLIGHT : Daesh affiliate IS-K claims responsibility for Moscow attack, which killed at least 115. This is not the first time extremists have targeted Russia ... Show more
ISIS-K Claims Credit After 137 Killed in Moscow Concert Attack; Russia Tries to Blame Ukraine
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🔊 Suspects appear in court after the deadly concert attack in Russia. Listen to @A_Osborn on the Reuters World News podcast explain the threat of Islamic State ...
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Russia’s day of mourning after deadly terror attack; Kremlin launches missile and drone barrage
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Quick Glance: 'Massive' Russian Air Attack Hits Ukraine and Kyiv; Poland Reports Airspace Violation
- Russia and Ukraine engaged in deadly aerial attacks, including the seizure of the Ukrainian village of Ivanivske by Russia.
- Kyiv and Lviv regions were attacked, with Poland raising its military readiness.
- No casualties or damage were reported, and the city's air defenses intercepted about a dozen missiles.
- The US and Poland demand explanations from Russia, while Ukraine targeted Russian ships in Crimea.
Islamic state claims responsibility for attack on Niger army that killed dozens: The Islamic State on Saturday claimed responsibility for an attack on Niger's ...
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Islamic State releases photo of alleged attackers behind Russia terror attack: Putin vows to punish those behind concert massacre.
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France raises security readiness to highest level after Russia concert hall shooting
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Moscow-area attack: Putin blames Islamic extremists: Russian President Vladimir Putin said the gunmen who carried out the deadly concert hall attack in a Moscow ...
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- Russia casts doubt on Islamic State's responsibility for concert attack
- Israel’s Gantz threatens to quit over ...
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Number of Wounded in Crocus City Hall Attack Rises to 360: The number of people wounded in Friday’s deadly concert hall attack has risen to 360 ...
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Lukashenko claims Moscow attackers tried to flee to Belarus, undermines Putin's narrative
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Quick Glance: Lukashenko Supervises Troops Near Lithuanian Border
- During a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Russia-Belarus Union State in Saint Petersburg, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko inspected a tank battalion near the Lithuanian border and directed that any 'provocation' there must be met with force, as reported by a Telegram channel close to his administration on Tuesday.
- Emphasizing the need to 'publicly stop any provocation', Lukashenko highlighted that 'any violation of the state border must be decisively countered'.
- The deteriorating relations between Lithuania, a member of the European Union and NATO, and Minsk have been attributed to Lithuania's support for the opposition in Belarus.
Putin announces arrests as concert attack death toll surpasses 100 in Russia: Militant Islamist group Islamic State claimed responsibility for Friday's rampage ...
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Assailants burst into a large concert hall in Moscow on March 22 and sprayed the crowd with gunfire, killing over 60 people ... Show more
Four suspects remanded in custody over Moscow concert hall massacre - World News: Four men accused of involvement in a massacre at a Moscow concert hall that ...
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Commentary: Deadly Moscow concert hall attack exposes shortcomings in Putin's security apparatus
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Moscow rampage reveals ambition, deadly reach of ISIS successor groups: Before Friday’s massacre, ISIS spinoffs were on the march from North Africa to South Asia ...
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Quick Glance: ISIS-K: Ambition and Deadly Reach in Moscow
- The recent attack in Moscow highlights the ambition and deadly reach of ISIS successor groups.
- ISIS-K specializes in external attacks and has carried out deadly assaults in Iran and Russia this year.
- The group has expanded across Central Asia, recruiting members with local language skills.
- Russia remains vulnerable to attacks by Islamist extremists inspired by ISIS-K.
Moscow Attack: Death Toll Rises Past 100, Russia Points at Ukraine: Russia pointed the finger at Ukraine after the worst terrorist attack in Moscow for more than ...
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Terrorist attack in Russia exposes vulnerabilities of Putin’s regime: After the Crocus City attack, Vladimir Putin ignored a claim of responsibility by ISIS ...
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Terror attack in Moscow: Mourners pay respect in Russia & Russian Embassies abroad
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ISIS-K claims Moscow concert hall shooting, but Putin seeks to tie attack to Ukraine
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Russians Mourn People Killed in Terrorist Concert Hall Attack: Russian state media pushed the idea that Ukraine was the obvious culprit, but at least three of ...
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UN mission probing Islamic State crimes forced to shut in Iraq: A United Nations mission set up to help Iraq investigate alleged Islamic State genocide and war ...
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Moscow attack reveals ISIS-K's widening strategy of deadly disruption: ISLAMABAD -- The bloody siege at a Moscow theater on Friday underlines the expanding reach ...
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Russia arrests four suspected gunmen as toll from concert massacre climbs: Russia said on Saturday it had arrested 11 people including four suspected gunmen in ...
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Moscow concert hall attack: Islamic State claims responsibility: The Islamic State's Afghan branch (IS-K) has claimed responsibility for a shooting attack that ...
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Moscow attack: ISIS claims responsibility for mass shooting, at least 60 people dead
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Islamic State shares footage of gunmen carrying out deadly Moscow attack : The jihadist group Islamic State (IS), which claimed responsibility for the deadly ...
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UN mission probing Islamic State crimes forced to shut in Iraq: A United Nations mission set up to help Iraq investigate alleged Islamic State genocide and war ...
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Attacks near Moscow: What is known about the IS offshoot?: An offshoot of IS has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack near Moscow. In recent years ...
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Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Moscow concert hall: The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack on the Moscow concert hall ...
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Attack on Russian Concert Hall Threatens Putin’s Strongman Image: Backers of Moscow’s authoritarian system pledged it would provide security ...
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Daesh posts video, photos of Moscow concert hall attack: PARIS: A video apparently shot by gunmen who carried out the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall has ...
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ISIS claims responsibility for the attack on a concert hall near Moscow. Explore Russia local news alerts & today's headlines geolocated on live map on website ...
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Death toll rises to 133 in Moscow concert hall attack, Russia detains 11 suspects
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Islamic State releases photo of alleged perpetrators of Moscow shooting: Islamic State released on March 23 a photo of what it claims are four attackers of a ...
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Russia’s tragedy, Putin’s humiliation: Expect wild claims from supporters of the humiliated dictator.
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After the terrorist attack: "Putin is trying to distract from his own failures": Following the terrorist attack, Russia's President Putin is trying to construct ...
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Russia casts doubt on Islamic State responsibility for concert attack - Europe - The Jakarta Post
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US-backed Syrian force that defeated Daesh 5 years ago warns group still poses international threat
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IS-K: Who are the Islamic State jihadists blamed for Moscow attack?: The assault on Crocus City Hall is not the first atrocity believed to be carried out by the ...
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Why the Middle East Still Needs America: The U.S. Military Keeps a Volatile Region From Descending Into Chaos
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In Putin’s Russia, state violence is on full display: When the men accused of committing last week's terrorist attack in Moscow appeared in front of a ...
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Terror Attack in Moscow: Islamic state videos back claim it carried out Moscow concert hall attack
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Interview: Putin, The Terror Attack, And The Threat Whose Name He 'Dare Not Speak'
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Maps and Diagrams of the Moscow Concert Hall Attack: The mass shooting and arson at a suburban Moscow concert venue, which killed more than 130 ...
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Moscow Attack: Putin Forgot Islamists Think Russia Is Western Too: His response to the terror attack in Russia shows paranoia that should worry us all.
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Moscow concert hall attack news: At least 133 killed, over 100 wounded: The blog is closed.
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