Russia Terror Attack: Who is ISIS-K? Why did gunmen launch firing in Moscow?
The concert hall — Crocus City Hall — that was attacked happened to be where Trump held the Miss Universe pageant in 2013.
Russia Moscow Crocus City Hall Terror Attack News: In a shocking incident, as many as 60 people were killed in an ambush at a mall in Russia's Moscow after a few unidentified gunmen opened fire at the public place.
It has been reported that ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin has not yet made a public statement about the attack on Crocus City Hall. There are reports that the US seemed to have known about the attack considering on March 7th, the U.S. warned that "extremists" could target concerts.
The concert hall — Crocus City Hall — that was attacked happened to be where Trump held the Miss Universe pageant in 2013.
WHAT IS ISIS-K?
ISIS-K, Islamic State Khorasan, was named after an old term for the region that included parts of Iran, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, and emerged in eastern Afghanistan in late 2014. It is one of the most active regional affiliates of the Islamic State militant group. ISIS-K has seen its membership decline since peaking around 2018.
Why would ISIS-K Attack Russia?
While the attack by ISIS-K in Russia was a disaster, experts believe the group has opposed Russian President Vladimir Putin in recent years. "ISIS-K has been fixated on Russia for the past two years, frequently criticizing Putin in its propaganda," said Colin Clarke of Soufan Center, a Washington-based research group.
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