Makeleio in Moscow: On increased alert Europe, ISIS-K’s mode of action scares

Friday (22/03/2024) with the at least 134 dead has shocked Russia and the rest of the world and great concern in Europe. The terrorist blow of the ISIS that caused the massacre in Moscow has put the major European capitals in deep concern, some of which have already begun to take steps since the attack on Russia. First France announced an increase in the level of security to the maximum, which means a serious possibility of an imminent attack. The French president, Emanuel Macron, said that the particular group he attempted in Moscow made attempts at attack and in France, however they were prevented. France is a special case because in July it hosts the Olympics and many say that there is fear of the opening event where there is almost no absolute security control. Some who are involved in the event even say that these are the toughest fights ever in security matters. Similar measures were announced by Italy. There is concern about universal Easter and security measures will be strengthened in synagogues, embassies, railway stations and airports. Typically, the statement by the Italian EAM that the risk of Islamic terrorism remains high in Europe. “Russia attack shows terrorist organisations can still rely on real assault battalions”. The ISI-K mode of action that caused the Moscow massacre Heavy armed, well-trained and ruthless executioners. These are some of the main features of terrorists belonging to the ISIS of Khorasan Province, those who sowed havoc at the Moscow concert center. A branch with thousands of executioners ISIS-K, or the Islamic State of Khorasan Province, is a branch of the Islamic State. It occupies territories of eastern Afghanistan, while it is estimated to have 4,000 to 6,000 experienced fighters, many of whom in the past were in Al-Qaeda or on the Taliban side. It is a Sunni organization, envisioning the creation of the Ancient Caliphate of Khorasan, with lands in today’s Iran, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. But why did ISIS-K target Russian civilians? Michael Kugelman, director at Woodrow Wilson International Academic Center, explains: ” I would say that for several years the Islamic State has been targeting Russia.” Bloodlocks and military-style attacks with explosives, high-range weapons and rockets. These are the tactics and mode of action of the Islamic State of Khorasan. Lucas Weber, a military analyst stated: “I think the Islamic State has identified gaps in Russia’s security mechanism, which has stretched out with its campaigns in Africa”. His action, launched in 2015, has led to bloodshed, such as the March 2022 bombing in a Peshawar city mosque in Pakistan, with 60 dead and at least 180 injured. A few months earlier, 170 civilians and 13 American soldiers were killed following the attack on Kabul International Airport, while their incredible barbarity activity was recorded in attacks at a maternity home, with 24 dead and a wedding party, where 60 Taliban members were executed. Alexander Vershbow, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia, commented: “This can only be described as a failure for Putin, let alone when his initial reaction to the March 7 warning was to accuse the US of blackmail and claim that this was, you know, invention.” The members of the ISIS of Khorasan Province have carried out dozens of attacks on civilians in Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as about 250 on US security forces.