Russia Reports Over 20,000 Terrorists in Afghanistan, Warns of Fragile Security

Russia’s Foreign Ministry reports 20–23,000 international terrorists in Afghanistan, with foreign fighters comprising over half, leaving the country’s political and military situation fragile.

Afghanistan continues to face complex political and military challenges, with decades of conflict weakening governance and social structures. The international community has repeatedly expressed concern about regional stability.

The rise of extremist groups across South and Central Asia has heightened fears of cross-border terrorism and regional insecurity, making Afghanistan’s fragile stability a global concern.

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Afghanistan hosts 20–23,000 fighters from international terrorist groups, over half of whom are foreign nationals. Groups include ISIS-K (3,000 fighters), Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (5,000–7,000), Al-Qaeda (400–1,500), East Turkestan Islamic Movement (300–1,200), Uzbekistan Islamic Movement (150–500), and Jamaat Ansarullah (150–250).

ISIS-K is the only group actively opposing the Taliban, maintaining camps in eastern and northeastern Afghanistan and attempting to expand into Central Asia. However, Russian analysts note these groups lack the capacity to threaten Taliban control or capture difficult terrain.

The report emphasizes that Afghanistan’s political and military situation remains fragile. Preserving stability requires international attention to economic, social, and humanitarian consequences for ordinary citizens.\

While reports claim tens of thousands of terrorists operate in Afghanistan, the Taliban denied such figures, asserting the country remains under their control and largely stable.

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