ISLAMIC STATE FIGHTERS HAVE REPORTEDLY USED COWS STRAPPED WITH BOMBS IN PLACE OF THEIR SUICIDE MISSIONS
ISLAMIC STATE FIGHTERS HAVE REPORTEDLY USED COWS STRAPPED WITH BOMBS IN PLACE OF THEIR SUICIDE MISSIONS
Islamic State
militants in Iraq recently used cows strapped with explosive vests to carry out
an attack, according to a New York Times report published Wednesday. At least
two cows were reportedly seen with explosive vests in the southeastern village
of Al Islah, where the vests were said to be remotely detonated when the cows
approached homes. Vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices have been widely
used by terrorist organizations for suicide missions, as have animals.
Islamic State
militants in Iraq used cows strapped with explosive vests in a recent bombing
operation, according to a New York Times report published Wednesday. At least
two cows were seen with explosive vests in the southeastern Iraqi village of Al
Islah, where they were then remotely detonated when they were close to homes, a
provincial police commander said, according to The Times. The cows, which The
Times said could cost more than $1,200 each, were killed and homes were
damaged. No humans were believed to be harmed in the incident.
Vehicle-borne
improvised explosive devices have been widely used by terrorist organizations
for suicide missions, as have animals. In 2013, a suicide bomber with a donkey
killed three NATO troops in Afghanistan. The Taliban claimed responsibility for
the attack. The Times suggested the recent attack was a sign the Islamic State
wanted to preserve the lives of its members who might otherwise die in a
suicide bombing.
Wednesday’s report
came amid a scathing assessment from the Defense Department’s inspector general
warning that the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, could be resurfacing in light
of the US’s decision to withdraw its troops from Syria. “ISIS remains a threat
in Iraq and Syria,” the report’s lead inspector general, Glenn Fine, wrote.
“This quarter, ISIS continued its transition from a territory – holding force
to an insurgency in Syria, and it intensified its insurgency in Iraq.”
Though estimates vary,
about 14,000 to 18,000 ISIS members are still believed to be operating in Iraq
and Syria, according to public data cited in the inspector general’s report.
The figures include up to 3,000 foreigners.
Source: Business Insider Malaysia – 5 September
2019
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