.2 WEEKS prior to gunmen stormed the Crocus City Hall near Moscow, getting rid of at least 137 people, American intelligence cautioned that “fanatics” had “imminent plans” to assault big activities in the metropolitan area. On March 7th Russian surveillance services claimed they possessed handicapped an assault through Islamic Condition (IS), a jihadist organization, on a house of worship in Moscow. So it was actually little unpleasant surprise that, hrs after the Crocus Area assault, the group professed accountability.
On March 25th four suspects, apparently coming from Tajikistan, seemed in court. American officials feel they belong to the Islamic Condition Khorasan Province (ISKP). What is this ensemble, and also what risk does it posture?