The so-called Islamic State (ISIS), a designated terrorist organization responsible for widespread violence across several countries, has released an annual report claiming responsibility for 1,141 attacks carried out over the past Islamic year. The report, intended as propaganda, outlines a staggering toll: 4,943 people reportedly killed or injured, along with 230 others allegedly captured.
The attacks—targeting civilians, security forces, and public infrastructure—spanned multiple continents. ISIS used a variety of brutal tactics, including direct assaults (606), remote bombings (198), ambushes (84), targeted killings (35), suicide bombings (18), and car bombs (3). An additional 197 attacks fell under “other” categories. The group also claims to have destroyed 479 military vehicles, including one helicopter and a drone.
According to the figures released by ISIS (which remain unverified and are often exaggerated for propaganda purposes), the majority of their violence was concentrated in parts of Africa and the Middle East.
Regional Breakdown of Claimed Attacks and Casualties:
Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad: 445 attacks | 1,552 killed or injured
Congo (DRC), Uganda: 240 attacks | 1,126 casualties
Somalia: 71 attacks | 837 casualties
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso: 40 attacks | 534 casualties
Syria: 174 attacks | 254 casualties
Iraq: 21 attacks | 67 casualties
Afghanistan: 35 attacks | 265 casualties
Mozambique: 100 attacks | 205 casualties
Pakistan: 7 attacks | 31 casualties
Philippines: 4 attacks | 8 casualties
Oman: 1 attack | 36 casualties
Russia: 1 attack | 8 casualties
Germany: 1 attack | 11 casualties
Azerbaijan: 1 attack | 8 casualties
The group also claimed to have burned down 1,616 homes, 70 military camps, and 20 churches—a further testament to its continued targeting of civilians and public property.
Security experts warn that such reports are not only intended to inflate ISIS’s operational image but also to recruit sympathizers and instill fear. Many of the group’s claims are difficult to independently verify, and the true figures may differ. However, the data does reflect a persistent global threat, particularly in conflict zones where local security forces remain stretched thin.
