ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, is an international terrorist group that currently partially controls the territory of Syria and Iraq. In the Russian Federation, the activities of ISIS are prohibited. This organization is recognized as extremist.
When and how the ISIS terrorist group was created
The terrorist group ISIS was created by the remnants of al-Qaeda after its defeat in Iraq. In 2011, a civil war broke out in Syria. The militants saw the conflict as an excellent opportunity for their deadly activities. Syria has a lot of oil and weapons, as well as opportunities to earn money from hostage-taking. In 2013, the terrorists called themselves the "Islamic State", and in February 2014, IS withdrew from another terrorist organization - "Jabhat al-Nusra". Currently, these two terrorist groups compete with each other and share spheres of influence.
Who is ISIS
The official leader of ISIS is Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The number of ISIS fighters is approximately 80,000 people. The backbone of the organization is made up of former Iraqi security officials who were out of work after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, as well as activists of the Baath Party and immigrants from the Middle East, the United States, Europe and the Russian Federation.
How much money does ISIS have
ISIS is the first terrorist group to hold billions of dollars. ISIS's main sources of income are robbery, extortion, robbery, ransoms for hostages, and the black market oil trade. It is also known that ISIS is actively sponsoring Saudi Arabia.
Does ISIS threaten Russia
The plans of this terrorist organization include the seizure of Chechnya and the Caucasus. In these regions, the "Imarat Kavkaz" - a terrorist grouping, whose goal is to create an independent state in these territories, operates. Emirate Kavkaz took an oath of allegiance to IS in June 2015.
Recruiters are actively working in Russia, Europe, the United States and the Middle East, attracting new members to this terrorist organization.
Who is ISIS fighting against?
Whole peoples (Kurds, Yezidis) and religious groups (Shiites and Christians) are becoming victims of terrorists. They are deliberately brutally exterminated.
IS is not only killing thousands of people, but also destroying cultural heritage sites.
