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| Iraq |
| Rogue 'Katyusha cells' are a threat to Iraqi progress |
| 2020-06-23 |
| [Rudaw] Iraq’s capital is constantly pestered by attacks using Katyusha rockets, which has only increased since January, when the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani brought tensions to a boiling point. The tactics and organization of these "Katyusha cells" is similar to the bully boy groups seen in Iraq’s chaotic years from 2007-2011. They exploit gaps in the security services to move in the shadows, transporting weapons through Baghdad, launching strikes by night, before disappearing into the shadows without a trace. They employ the element of surprise, and even a loose coordination between one another, not unlike gangs — but their expertise also hints at professional military training, experience, and support from outside backers. They are also an enigma — they have no spokesperson, no known leader, nor even a historical background in Iraq. The Katyusha cells have a variety of new names that evoke the Shiite resistance, according to how they self-identify on their official channels, on Facebook, Twitter, Telegram and WhatsApp. Those groups are called Usbat al-Thaireen Ashab al-Kahaf , Qabdhat al-Huda, Saraya Shuhada Thawar Ashreen al-Thani, and al-Tha’r’ al-Mohandis. |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #1 The Turks will clean'em out! |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2020-06-23 16:42 |