Approximate theatre focus. Not a control-line map.
Medium intensity: Taliban authorities control most of the country, but ISKP and other actors continue attacks. Economic and humanitarian stress is severe. Desk focuses on major multi-source incidents, not routine policing claims.
When a major bombing or raid is claimed, desk waits for hospital, local or international corroboration before Confirmed.
OSINT
UN and regional monitoring continue to identify ISKP as a significant threat actor inside Afghanistan and for regional plots.
UN / official