ISIS fighters scattered across Middle East from "summary" of Black Flags by Joby Warrick
ISIS fighters, once concentrated in Iraq and Syria, were forced to scatter across the Middle East as a result of relentless military campaigns targeting their strongholds. The group's territory, which at its peak spanned large swaths of both countries, began to shrink rapidly as coalition forces advanced on multiple fronts. As their positions crumbled, ISIS fighters had no choice but to flee, seeking refuge in neighboring countries such as Turkey and Lebanon. The dispersal of ISIS fighters posed a new set of challenges for counterterrorism efforts in the region. With the group's leadership structure disrupted and communication networks compromised, tracking down individual operatives became a daunting task. Despite their diminished capabilities, ISIS fighters remained a potent threat, capable of carrying out attacks in urban centers and remote regions alike. This persistent threat forced security forces to adapt their strategies, focusing on dismantling underground networks and disrupting recruitme...
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