The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has been reportedly recruiting jihadists in the Taliban territory in Afghanistan as the U.S. prepares to withdraw troops and Taliban strives to maintain its influence in the region.
According to the CNN, a group of fighters in a valley not far to the south of the capital city of Kabul were caught on camera parading with their IS flags.
The flags were although homemade and crude but the message was clear, "allegiance to ISIS in Afghanistan."
A U.S. military officer said that the jihadists had "limited capability" as of now but were trying to recruit disillusioned Taliban in several areas around the country's east and south.
The news comes after several senior U.S. military officials and experts warned that ISIS was making inroads into Afghanistan.