ISIS-K Recruitment in Central Asia Raises Concerns of Moscow-style Attacks in US and Europe, Intelligence Reports Suggest

The Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) has been recruiting militants from Tajikistan and other Central Asian countries, with a focus on individuals with experience and Russian language skills. Recent terrorist attacks in Moscow have raised concerns about ISIS-K's expanding reach and potential threats to the US and Europe. Intelligence reports suggest ISIS has been developing cost-effective models for external operations, utilizing resources from outside Afghanistan and extensive facilitation networks.