The issue of lobbying in ukrainian historiography
Journal: Bulletin of Mariupol State University Series History Political Studies
Year: 2019

In order to preserve existing territories and create new zones of influence, IS combats are increasingly using methods of guerrilla warfare, avoiding direct armed clashes. According to some experts, the most convenient areas for combat operations by ISL Islamists are sites adjacent to both sides of the Syrian-Iraqi border. In these territories, militants may try to revive the Islamic State.