Central Asia terrorism

Why Did the Islamic State Target Russia?

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Crocus City Hall Attack: Deciphering Central Asian Jihadism and Russian Counterterrorism

On March 22, 2024, four masked men wielding automatic weapons opened fire on concertgoers at the Crocus City Hall outside of Moscow. They then set the concert hall on fire. At least 137 people were killed in the brutal terrorist attack, with more than 180 injured. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, and … Read more

Kyrgyzstan Warns Citizens Against Travel to Russia

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Kyrgyzstan Warns Citizens Against Travel to Russia

In the aftermath of the March 22 attack on Crocus City Hall, a concert venue in Krasnogorsk on the outskirts of Moscow, which resulted in at least 139 deaths, Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement recommending that Kyrgyz citizens avoid travel to Russia. The Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) has reportedly claimed responsibility … Read more