What is ISIS-K, the terror group allegedly responsible for the Moscow concert hall attack?
Warnings issued about ISIS-K's potential terrorist attacks and international recruitment strategies.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
EU and US officials have issued warnings regarding potential terrorist attacks overseas. ISIS-K, a faction of the Islamic State, claimed responsibility for a recent deadly attack in Moscow. The group, which originated in eastern Afghanistan as an offshoot of the Pakistani Taliban, has carried out brutal acts of violence. While ISIS-K has faced crackdowns, it has adapted its strategies, focusing on international targets and recruitment in Central Asia. The group aims to establish an Islamic State in Central Asia and has recruited members from various backgrounds. ISIS-K’s tactics include claiming responsibility for attacks they may not have directly organized, making it challenging to assess their actual threat level.