Romania: Sea drone explodes in Black Sea port ‌of Constanta

A sea drone self-destructed near an oil terminal in Romania’s Black Sea port ‌of Constanta on Friday, without causing casualties, as Ukraine said Russia jammed the vessel causing it to drift off course. The explosion was the second major incident Read More …

India: Three held for hurling bombs at residence of Paradip municipality chairman

Police on Wednesday arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in the crude bomb attack on the residence of the Paradip municipality chairman last week. The accused are Trilochan Pradhan (23) of Brundaban Colony, Soumyaranjan Palai (24) and Siddhant Biswal Read More …

Yemen: Child Killed, Another Injured in Landmine Explosion Northeast of Sana’a

A 15-year-old boy was killed and another seriously injured in a landmine explosion in Nihm district, northeast of Yemen’s capital Sana’a, underscoring the persistent dangers posed by mines in rural areas. Human Rights Witness said in a statement Wednesday that Read More …

Israel: Woman killed by car bomb on Ayalon Highway; police arrest estranged husband

A 35-year-old woman was killed in a car explosion on a highway near Tel Aviv on Thursday morning. Police later arrested her estranged husband on suspicion of involvement. The victim, Lia Malka, is survived by the couple’s 2-year-old daughter. The Read More …

India: Punjab Police foil major terror plot in Mohali, two arrested with 2.5 kg RDX IED

The Punjab Police have claimed to have foiled a major terror conspiracy with the arrest of two alleged operatives linked to a foreign-based terror handler and the recovery of a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) from their possession in Mohali. The Read More …

Nigeria recorded 1,934 IED attacks

The International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol, has disclosed that Nigeria recorded 1,934 incidents involving Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, between 2017 and 2024, with the North-East accounting for the majority of attacks. Interpol also revealed that neighbouring Cameroon recorded a 421 Read More …

UK: Homes evacuated in Coventry after unexploded WWII bomb found at construction site

A major police operation has resulted in nearly 100 homes being evacuated after construction workers unearthed an unexploded World War II bomb. West Midlands Police issued the order for residents to vacate 96 properties after the hazardous wartime device was Read More …

Kansas: Man arrested in Salina arsons after homemade fireworks, explosives found

Multiple homemade fireworks and explosive devices were seized during the search of a Kansas home in an arson investigation. The Salina Police Department said it happened Tuesday when multiple agencies carried out a search of a home on Page Avenue, Read More …

Afghanistan: Blast kills two children in Paktia province

Two children were killed after an unexploded mine detonated in Afghanistan’s eastern Paktia province, highlighting the continuing danger posed by decades of war remnants across the country. Nisar Ahmad Nejat, head of the disaster management department in Paktia, said the Read More …

Nigeria: Troops Recover Explosives, Arrest Suspected Terrorists’ Logistics Supplier in Borno

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intensified counter-terrorism operations in Borno State, leading to the recovery of explosives and ammunition as well as the arrest of a suspected logistics supplier allegedly linked to terrorist elements. The operations, conducted in Damboa Read More …

UK: Beach cordoned off as bomb squad called out to Mablethorpe

A cordon was set up at Mablethorpe Beach after the bomb squad was called to a potential unexploded item. The item was identified and believed to be a 60cm two-inch mortar. Read more… Source:  LincolnshireLive News Sign up for the Counter-IED Report Read More …

California: Sacramento man arrested at airport after TSA found explosives

A Sacramento man arrested this weekend at Sacramento International Airport after TSA agents detected suspected explosive materials, a timer and a cryptic message in his carry-on luggage now faces federal charges in the incident. Federal prosecutors Tuesday filed charges of Read More …

Thailand: Bangkok rubbish workers alert police after finding grenade

Police are investigating after an active grenade was found outside a bank in the Bang Khun Non area of Bangkok this morning, June 2. Officers from Bang Khun Non Police Station and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units were called to the scene at roughly Read More …

Indonesia: Suspected World War II ordnance explodes, five dead

A suspected shell left over from World War II exploded under a stilt house in an Indonesian fishing village, killing five people and wounding nearly 20. The blast in Indonesia’s restive eastern Papua region startled locals with a thunderous boom Read More …

India: Counter-ambush drills, IED detection among covered areas as counter-terrorism exercise ‘PRAGATI’ concludes

The maiden edition of the Partnership of RegionalArmies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region (PRAGATI) exercise concluded in Meghalaya, officials said on Saturday. Focused on counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain, the maiden edition of the Read More …

UK: Bomb disposal team detonate device on Bridlington beach

Humberside Police said a cordon was in place in Foresters Way, Bridlington with an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team in the area. A force spokesperson said: “The device was examined by the EOD team who successfully detonated the device on Read More …

South Africa: Woolworths hit by explosive devices amid attacks on shops

South African retail giant Woolworths confirmed on Friday that improvised explosive devices had detonated at two of its stores, causing extensive damage. According to a company statement, the first device exploded at the Menlyn Park store in Pretoria on Thursday, Read More …

Iraq: Thousands of deminers face danger without safeguards

More than 5,000 Iraqis work in mine and unexploded ordnance clearance across Iraq, facing low wages and limited social and health protections despite carrying out one of the country’s most dangerous humanitarian missions, the Eco Iraq Observatory cautioned on Saturday. Read More …

Romania: Two people injured after Russian drone crashed onto a building in Galați

A drone crashed Friday night around 2:00 a.m. on a building in Galați. The incident was followed by an explosion and fire in an apartment located on the 10th floor of the building. Two people were injured and transported to Read More …

Cambodia: Man dies from unexploded munition while collecting firewood

A Cambodian was killed on May 28, 2026 after an unexploded cluster munition detonated while he was collecting firewood in a contaminated area, Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) Director-General Heng Ratana said. In a statement, Ratana said the explosive device Read More …