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Moscow attack signals broadening footprint of ISKP’s Central Asia contingent: If it is definitively determined that the Crocus City Hall atrocity was carried out ...
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US had warned Russia ISIS was determined to attack: The US warned Moscow that ISIS militants were determined to target Russia in the days before assailants ...
cnn.com/2024/03/23/europe/us-had-warned-russia-isis-was-determined-to-attack-intl-hnk/
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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.
Germany arrests 4 teens suspected of planning Islamist terror attacks: Teens' plans allegedly included Molotov cocktail and knife attacks against synagogues and ...
timesofisrael.com/germany-arrests-4-teens-suspected-of-planning-islamist-terror-attacks/
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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Security questions emerge as first charges are filed in Moscow terror attack
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/24/world/moscow-russia-attack-news
Exclusive: Iran alerted Russia to security threat before Moscow attack: Iran tipped off Russia about the possibility of a major "terrorist operation" on its soil ...
reuters.com/world/iran-alerted-russia-security-threat-before-moscow-attack-sources-say-2024-04-01/
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 ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/world/europe/moscow-concert-hall-attack-photos.html
Former CENTCOM commander warns ISIS online radicalization among ‘most dangerous methods’ for attack
thehill.com/policy/defense/4566256-former-centcom-commander-warns-isis-online-radicalization-among-most-dangerous-methods-for-attack/
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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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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Retired general says US ‘target No. 1’ for ISIS-K after Moscow attack: ISIS-K, the Central Asian offshoot of the Islamic State (ISIS) terror group that carried ...
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Moscow shooting: What is IS-K and why would it target Russia?: Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K) claim President Vladimir Putin and his regime are killing Muslims ...
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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.
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Islamic State Escalates Anti-Russian Militant Campaign: The Islamic State organization and its violent progeny, ISKP, have viewed Moscow as their enemy since the ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/islamic-state-escalates-anti-russian-militant-campaign/
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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 ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-26-putin-says-islamists-carried-out-concert-attack-implies-ukraine-had-a-role/
Iran says ISIL members planning Eid al-Fitr ‘suicide attack’ arrested: ISIL claimed responsibility for twin bombings in Kerman this year that had killed nearly ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/6/iran-says-isil-members-planning-eid-al-fitr-suicide-attack-arrested
🔊 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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Russia's plan to form ties with Taliban edges U.S. out of region: KABUL -- Russia's plan to remove the Taliban from its list of banned terrorist ...
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Tajikistan detains 9 people over Russian concert shooting - source: Tajikistan's State National Security Committee has detained nine people this week who it ...
reuters.com/world/tajikistan-detains-9-people-over-russian-concert-shooting-source-2024-03-29/
ISIS-K Claims Credit After 137 Killed in Moscow Concert Attack; Russia Tries to Blame Ukraine
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How ISIS has Europe and the US in sights after deadly Moscow attack: The threat of ISIS, also known as Islamic State, might have seemed to be waning as headlines ...
cnn.com/2024/03/30/europe/how-isis-has-europe-and-the-us-in-sights-after-deadly-moscow-attack/
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After terror attack, Russia sees U.S. role and claims it is at war with NATO: Russian officials have largely ignored why authorities failed to prevent a ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/03/russia-terror-attack-blame-us/
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 ...
reuters.com/world/islamic-state-still-threat-iraq-us-ambassador-says-2024-03-24/
If ISIS can't have territory, neither can Hamas - opinion: Forcing Israel to leave Hamas in place in Rafah undermines Israeli, Egyptian, Jordanian ...
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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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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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Massacre in Moscow: Putin is sitting on a powder keg of his own making : After years of brutality, co-option and suppression against Muslims ...
thehill.com/opinion/international/4562137-massacre-in-moscow-putin-is-sitting-on-a-powder-keg-of-his-own-making/
White House: Putin linking Ukraine to Moscow attack ‘nonsense,’ ‘propaganda’: The White House on Thursday offered a fiery refutation to Russian President ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4561602-white-house-putin-linking-ukraine-to-moscow-attack-nonsense-propaganda/
Russia demands extradition of Ukrainians, including head of SBU, after ISIS-K attributed terrorist attack
kyivindependent.com/russia-demands-extradition-of-ukrainians-including-head-of-sbu-after-isis-k-attributed-terrorist-attack/
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Moscow concert hall: The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack on the Moscow concert hall ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4550815-islamic-state-claims-responsibility-for-moscow-attack/
Why Did the Islamic State Target Russia?: Lucas Webber, the co-founder and editor of militantwire.com, discusses the horrific attack in Russia ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/why-did-the-islamic-state-target-russia/
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Quick Glance: Russia Casts Doubt on ISIS Attack in Moscow
- Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said it was 'extremely hard to believe' that the Islamic State would have had the capacity to launch an attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed at least 143 people.
- Zakharova reiterated Moscow's claims, lacking evidence, that Ukraine was behind the attack on the Crocus City Hall, the deadliest in Russia in 20 years.
- The director of Russia's FSB security agency stated on Tuesday that he believed Ukraine, the United States, and Britain were involved in the Moscow attack.
- The head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated at a security conference in Kyiv that he believed Russian authorities had known about preparations for a major attack since at least mid-February.
Why Russia’s Vast Security Services Fell Short on Deadly Attack: The factors behind the failure to prevent a terrorist attack include a distrust of foreign ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/world/europe/russia-concert-attack-security-failures.html
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 ...
russia.liveuamap.com/en/2024/22-march-isis-claims-responsibility-for-the-attack-on-a-concert
ISIS-K Claims Credit After 137 Killed in Moscow Concert Attack; Russia Tries to Blame Ukraine
democracynow.org/2024/3/25/moscow
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 ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/24/world/europe/russia-moscow-concert-hall-attack.html
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 ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/25/isis-k-moscow-terror/
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.
Commentary: Deadly Moscow concert hall attack exposes shortcomings in Putin's security apparatus
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/moscow-concert-hall-crocus-attack-russia-putin-islamic-state-khorasan-ukraine-4222431
US warned Iran ahead of deadly ISIS suicide bombings which killed 95 people: Though countries don't have diplomatic relations, US official says message given as ...
timesofisrael.com/us-warned-iran-ahead-of-deadly-isis-suicide-bombings-which-killed-95-people/
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Terrorism/Moscow-attack-reveals-ISIS-K-s-widening-strategy-of-deadly-disruption
Russian intelligence was aware of ISIS threat days before Moscow attack: Report : Russia most probably knew of an ISIS threat days ahead of the deadly terrorist ...
wionews.com/world/russian-intelligence-was-aware-of-isis-threat-days-before-moscow-attack-report-705785
Iran arrests two ISIS-K members: Report: Iran arrested two alleged ISIS group members in the holy city of Qom, local media reported on Tuesday.“In recent days ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/2024/04/02/iran-arrests-two-isis-k-members-report-
Idaho teen arrested over alleged plan to kill churchgoers in ISIS-inspired attack
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FBI chief warns of possible "coordinated attack" in U.S. akin to Russia Concert Hall massacre
axios.com/2024/04/12/fbi-chief-warns-of-coordinated-attack-threat-to-us-after-russia-shooting
Moscow Terrorist Attack 'Serious Intelligence Failure,' Says Ex-U.S. Envoy To Russia
rferl.org/a/russia-moscow-terrorist-attack-vershbow-intelligence-failure/32875186.html
ISIS-K could slip through US border and carry out Moscow-style attack, US official warns
nypost.com/2024/03/31/us-news/isis-k-attack-via-us-border-a-possibility-us-official/
France raises terror alert after Moscow theater attack: France is increasing armed patrols after an "Islamic State" (IS) affiliate claimed an attack ...
dw.com/en/france-raises-terror-alert-after-moscow-theater-attack/a-68657082
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.
Russia says it is hard to believe Islamic State could have launched Moscow attack
ctvnews.ca/world/russia-says-it-is-hard-to-believe-islamic-state-could-have-launched-moscow-attack-1.6825165
ISIS-K attack in Moscow draws fears of plots in US, Europe: The deadly ISIS-K attack on a Moscow concert hall last week is raising concerns that plots by the ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4566052-isis-k-attack-moscow-draws-plot-fears-us-europe/
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.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-03-25/moscow-attack-putin-forgot-islamists-think-russia-is-western-too
US intelligence confirms IS's Afghanistan branch behind Iran blasts : ISIS harbors a virulent hatred for Shi'ites -- Iran's dominant sect and ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-781004
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 ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/verantwortung-anschlag-moskau-100.html
Russia’s tragedy, Putin’s humiliation: Expect wild claims from supporters of the humiliated dictator.
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/03/russias-tragedy-putins-humiliation/677880/
Terrorist attack in Russia exposes vulnerabilities of Putin’s regime: After the Crocus City attack, Vladimir Putin ignored a claim of responsibility by ISIS ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/24/vladimir-putin-terror-attack-russia/
Interview: Putin, The Terror Attack, And The Threat Whose Name He 'Dare Not Speak'
rferl.org/a/putin-russia-attack-analysis-galeotti-central-asia/32877947.html
An ISIS Terror Group Draws Half Its Recruits From Tiny Tajikistan: Young migrants from the former Soviet republic were accused of an attack on a concert hall in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/tajikistan-isis-k-terrorism.html
At Least 137 People Killed in ISIS-Claimed Attack on Moscow Concert Hall: In Russia, the death toll has risen to 137 from an attack on a popular concert hall in ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/25/headlines/at_least_137_people_killed_in_isis_claimed_attack_on_moscow_concert_hall
Opinion | Who Is Blowing Up Russia?: There are two plausible theories for who’s behind the terrorist attack in Russia. Both are terrifying.
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/opinion/russia-shooting-concert-terrorism.html
ISIS and al-Qaida seek lone wolves online for terrorism: Terrorist groups have long used social media platforms, but this trend has significantly increased after ...
jpost.com/middle-east/terrorist-groups-recruit-radicalized-muslims-online-as-security-operatives-work-to-stop-terror-795781
Moscow concert hall attack: Russia says 11 arrested: Russia said four of the suspects were directly involved in the attack on the concert hall on the outskirts ...
dw.com/en/moscow-concert-hall-attack-russia-says-11-arrested/live-68650392
Turkey detains 40 ISIS suspects amid reports Moscow terror suspect came from Istanbul
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/03/turkey-detains-40-isis-suspects-amid-reports-moscow-terror-suspect-came-istanbul
ISIS Attacks in Moscow, Pakistan, Africa Show War on Terror Isn’t Over: Deadly assaults in Moscow and elsewhere show that the West needs to improve vigilance — ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-05/isis-attacks-in-moscow-pakistan-africa-show-war-on-terror-isn-t-over
Russia says it is working on removing Taliban from its terrorist list: Russia said on Tuesday it had important matters to discuss with Afghanistan's Taliban ...
ctvnews.ca/world/russia-says-it-is-working-on-removing-taliban-from-its-terrorist-list-1.6830108
Putin looks to exploit Moscow terror attack: Russian President Vladimir Putin has seized on the Moscow terror attack carried out by ISIS-K last week that killed ...
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The View From India | Why did the Islamic State attack Russia?: Here’s why Islamic State attacked Russia? The Hindu’s View From India newsletter ...
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Fratricidal Jihad: Assessing the Central Asian ISKP Attacks on Turkey: Due to linguistic, religious, and cultural commonalities, members of the Islamic State and ...
thediplomat.com/2024/02/fratricidal-jihad-assessing-the-central-asian-iskp-attacks-on-turkey/
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Putin fixates on imaginary foes while terrorists attack Moscow: The Biden administration was right to warn Russia of a potential attack. The U.S ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/23/moscow-terror-attack/
There’s little reason to doubt attack on Moscow venue was by Islamic State: The ISKP regional affiliate has a haven in Afghanistan and carried out recent ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/23/theres-little-reason-to-doubt-attack-on-moscow-venue-was-by-islamic-state
Moscow shooting aftermath: Repressions, racism, terror: The March 22 Moscow mass shooting is likely to be used as a justification for a new wave of terror and ...
kyivindependent.com/moscow-shooting-aftermath-repressions-racism-and-terror/
Why did ISIS-K attack a Moscow theatre?: The US said the Islamic State claimed responsibility for a deadly shooting at a concert near Moscow.
straitstimes.com/asia/explainer-why-did-isis-k-attack-a-moscow-theater
IS-Khorasan’s attacks in Russia, Iran point to an Islamic State resurgence | Analysis
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After his son’s terrorist attack, Azdyne seeks healing – and his granddaughter | Aeon Videos
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From Offshoot To 'Spearhead': The Rise Of IS-K, Islamic State's Afghanistan Branch
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Moscow attack: Will Russia and Turkey intensify the fight against IS-K?: This month’s deadly attack in Moscow has brought the Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) group ...
middleeasteye.net/opinion/moscow-attack-russia-turkey-intensify-fight-against-is-k
Moscow concert attack: Putin says Russia will find out who ordered deadly shooting
financialexpress.com/world-news/moscow-concert-attack-putin-says-russia-will-find-out-who-ordered-deadly-shooting/3444168/
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Iran attack, Tehran vows revenge: Islamic State claimed responsibility on Thursday (4 January) for two explosions ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/islamic-state-claims-responsibility-for-deadly-iran-attack-tehran-vows-revenge/
Quick Glance: Iran Attacks: IS Claims Responsibility
- Islamic State claims responsibility for devastating explosions with 84 fatalities at a commemoration in Iran.
- The extremist group posted a statement on Telegram confirming responsibility for the attack.
- Two bombs killed a large crowd in Kerman commemorating Soleimani's death.
- It was the deadliest attack in the 45-year history of the Islamic Republic.
Deadly blast in Iran looks like 'a terrorist attack,' possibly ISIS -senior US official
reuters.com/world/middle-east/deadly-blast-iran-looks-like-a-terrorist-attack-possibly-isis-senior-us-official-2024-01-03/
Quick Glance: Steelers Beat Ravens, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
- Mason Rudolph connects with Diontae Johnson for a 71-yard touchdown.
- Steelers beat Ravens 17-10, inching closer to playoffs.
- Rudolph completes 18 of 20 passes for 152 yards, Harris racks up 112 yards and a touchdown.
- T.J. Watt leaves game with knee injury after recording two sacks.
US warned Iran that ISIS-K was preparing attack ahead of Kerman blasts, official says
apnews.com/article/kerman-us-warning-isisk-bombings-bcb47f04165b3eb7b9bc7b4868c8399c
9 Arrested in Tajikistan in Connection to Moscow Concert Hall Attack: The arrests were reportedly made by Tajikistan’s state security service.
thedailybeast.com/9-arrested-in-tajikistan-in-connection-to-moscow-concert-hall-attack
Moscow concert hall attack: Death toll likely higher than reported, with 143 missing
wionews.com/world/moscow-concert-hall-attack-death-toll-likely-higher-than-reported-with-143-missing-704990
Foreign terrorists targeting US 'increasingly concerning': FBI director: The warning comes as experts predict ISIS will try to carry out a U.S. attack.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/foreign-terrorists-targeting-us-increasingly-fbi-director/story
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