#Afghanistan#Uzbekistan: In a not-entirely unsurprising but still very curious attack, IS-K claimed to strike a Uzbek military position in Termez with 10x Type 63-2 pattern artillery rockets. (Observe they have been painted over to obscure origin)
Video was also released with improvised launcher seen. Most likely took place over the border between the countries.
Of course, this has significant implications RE: Taliban claims/ability to ensure that Afghanistan isn't used as a (literal) launching pad for IS attacks.
Not particularly important, but it seems the rockets are fitted with M-12 mortar fuses (or some Chinese derivative) as opposed to the normal MJ-1. Thanks @blueboy1969 for pointing out that detail!
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#Afghanistan: IS-K released a massive photo set (30 images) of various cells across the country pledging allegiance to the new caliph. I count ~15 separate cells.
We see RPK, Type 56, SW9VE, AKMS, etc.
Four more cells, Type 56-1, AK variants, AKK, M16, SW9VE, Glock 17, etc.
More cells with AK variants, RPG-7 w/ Bulgarian PG-7VM, 82/81mm mortar, Zastava M84, AK variants, etc. Certainly no lack of weapons or men.
#Syria: ISIS released another large photoset of Bay'ah to the new Caliph from Syria. Areas are not specifically disclosed but appear to be from NES (SDF Areas), Badia (Regime Areas), Daraa & maybe wider.
Quite standardised; here with AKS-74U, PK(M), AKM(S), RPG/OG-7V, G19
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A small covert cell, look to be urban; perhaps Daraa or NES. Note PBIED, multiple AKS-74U, and Glock 19 Gen3 (With full auto selector switch) as usual.
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Here we see what is quite obviously a Badia gathering (Out in the deserts); a KPV-armed technical, AK-74, AKM(S)/Type 56, etc.
As expected, although their technicals aren't all that common any more.
Also worth a note here that they can be seen with both generations of Rayan Roshd RU03 red dot optics and assorted lights/lasers/etc, which are usually of Chinese/Iranian (rebranded) origin.
Quite curious stuff.
As per @Fath_ol_Mobin, I will note some of the other kit; HYTERA PD-782i for comms, locally modified of Chinese imported LBT-6049A plate carriers, etc.
Generally to be expected. Note no G3, as the more "Elite" forces use 5.56 platforms much more widely than others in #Iran.
#Nigeria: ISWA released a video, dealing with indoctrination and training of young fighters (many child soldiers); I will detail key elements (TTPs/Materiel/Themes) etc
This video is remarkable from the standpoint of a global terrorist organisation attempting to build a state.
Release covers various day-to-day activities of young fighters; with ages from ~12 to 18+. This includes prayers, lessons, etc; this is remarkably similar to ISWA releases from the days of the physical caliphate of IS-Central. Once again, IS is trying to form the next generation.
[Note: As standard, I will blur all faces of murdered NA and underage ISWA fighters]. The propaganda also attempts to reinforce the global ideological cohesion of IS via the glimpse of previous releases; here's the infamous female fighters section footage from the "Hajin Pocket".
#Idlib: Various images of new Tavhid Va Jihod fighters training/on ribat recently. An interesting variety of materiel seen; PG-7VT, PG-7VM, various AKM/PK(M) variants, HTS-made al Buraq APC///
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... more images include a Metis-M1 ATGM team, AM-50 Sayyad pattern anti-materiel rifle, ZPU-2/dual KPV 14.5mm HMG mount technical and locally modified Mosin-Nagant rifle
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We also see a 9M113 Konkurs pattern ATGM on a 9P135 GLS (Note that the possible "thermal sleeve" is carefully hidden), more locally made APC, AK-74, more RPG-7 etc. Note PGO-7 optic.
All previously seen but indicates a rebuilding after personnel losses in 2019-2020.