The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)

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• Islamic State’s Caucasus ‘province’ claims first official attack on Russian forces
• Al Murabitoon shows Romanian hostage in new video
• 3 Uzbeks among 5 ‘militants’ killed in drone strike in North Waziristan

Islamic State’s Caucasus ‘province’ claims first official attack on Russian forces Posted: 02 Sep 2015 08:00 AM PDT The Islamic State's Caucasus "province" has claimed responsibility for an attack on Russian forces. It is the first official claim by the group since it was established in June.

Al Murabitoon shows Romanian hostage in new video Posted: 02 Sep 2015 06:09 AM PDT The video confirms that the jihadist group holds the hostage and that he was still alive as of two weeks ago.

3 Uzbeks among 5 ‘militants’ killed in drone strike in North Waziristan Posted: 01 Sep 2015 06:10 PM PDT The Uzbeks may have been members of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, whose leader recently swore allegiance to the Islamic State, or the splinter Islamic Jihadi Union, which remains loyal to the Taliban and al Qaeda. Both groups are known to operate in North Waziristan.