ISKP attacks in Russia

After Attack in Russia, Focus Turns to ISKP in Afghanistan and Central Asia

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After Attack in Russia, Focus Turns to ISKP in Afghanistan and Central Asia

The March 22 terror attack in Russia, on the outskirts of Moscow, which killed 139 people has brought attention back to the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). Notwithstanding the Kremlin’s proclivity to link the attackers to Ukraine and not ISKP, the group’s involvement in the attack is clear from its claim and the evidence that … Read more

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