After the United States withdrew most of its forces from Afghanistan and the Taliban quickly swept into power in August, the militants were left with many of the highest technology American weapons that were given to the Afghan army.
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Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
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On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility.