The Associated Press has learned that the Islamic State has hundreds of fighters ready to attack Europe in “waves.”
BREAKING: The Islamic State group has trained at least 400 fighters to target Europe in deadly waves, the AP has learned.
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 23, 2016
Fox News’ Shephard Smith confirmed the report shortly after.
European and Iraqi intelligence officials told the AP the large number of fighters shows “the reach of the extremist group” and described the network as “designed specifically for attacks against the West.”
The officials further claimed the fighters are under orders to carry out attacks as they see fit at the “right time, place and method.”