NATO Conducts Historical Ordnance Disposal in the Baltic Sea

NORTHERN BALTIC SEA – After some days of coordinated operations, Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) has successfully wrapped up a focused Historical Ordnance Disposal Operation (HODOPS) effort in the Bay of Riga. While continuing its Baltic Sentry mission, Read More …

India: 7 Critically Injured In Bomb Attack In Bhadrak

At least seven people sustained critical injuries after unidentified miscreants hurled bombs at a group of villagers in Kampada under Tihidi police limits in Bhadrak district, late Wednesday night. According to sources, two unidentified assailants arrived on a motorcycle and Read More …

EU allocates €23M for demining operations in Azerbaijan

The total funding from the EU for demining operations in Azerbaijan, taking into account the funds allocated this year, will reach approximately 23 million euros, the European External Action Service told Report. Together with the 10 million euros that the Read More …

Philippines, US train to stop illegal WMD trafficking

From March 24 to 28, the United States government, through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), hosted a maritime security training to enhance Philippine government’s efforts to counter the maritime trafficking of hazardous chemical, biological, radiological, Read More …

Somalia: Al-Qaida-linked militants attack a strategic town in Middle Shabelle

The Somalia-based militant group al-Shabab on Wednesday attacked a strategic town that serves as a major base for government troops, raising new concerns about the sustainability of the fight against the al-Qaida-linked militants. The dawn attack on Adan Yabal in Read More …

Nigeria: Bridge destroyed as IED ‘planted by ISWAP terrorists’ explodes in Borno

Suspected Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) on Mandafuma bridge, along Biu-Damboa road in Borno state. The explosion was aimed at hindering military reinforcements traveling through the area, and to disrupt the Read More …

Making south Lebanon safer: UNIFIL’s efforts in UXO clearance

Since the cessation of hostilities agreement on 27 November 2024, UNIFIL has carried out 34 clearance operations in south Lebanon, removing 91 unexploded ordnance (UXOs) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). While routine demining activities remain on hold, these efforts are Read More …

Russian sappers destroy more than 185,000 mines, explosive items in Kursk Region

Russian sappers have discovered and destroyed over 185,000 mines and explosive objects in the Kursk Region, the regional authorities said on their Telegram channel. “Currently, Russian sappers have detected and neutralized 185,135 mines and explosive objects in the Kursk Region,” Read More …

Ireland: Bomb team respond to device in Limerick City

Gardaí in Limerick were alerted to a device at a residential property in Prospect at approximately 2:25am on Tuesday, 15th April, 2025. A cordon was established and neighbouring properties were evacuated. An Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team removed an Read More …

UK: Controlled explosion carried out on Portobello beach

A cordon was put in place near the junction of King’s Road and King’s Place. At that time officers advised local residents to remain in their homes and the public were advised to avoid the area. The item was subsequently Read More …

Pakistan: Three police officers killed, 16 injured as Balochistan Constabulary targeted in Mastung IED blast

Three policemen were martyred and at least 16 others were injured on Tuesday morning as a blast targeted a vehicle of the Balochistan Constabulary on Mastung district’s Dasht Road, officials said. Militants in Balochistan, previously engaged in a low-level insurgency, Read More …

France: Prisons targeted with gunfire and arson over a new anti-drug crackdown

French prosecutors said Tuesday they have opened an investigation alleging terrorist conspiracy and attempted murder after several prisons were targeted in incidents that included gunfire and arson. Top officials described the attacks as a response to renewed government efforts to Read More …

Lebanese Army receives bomb disposal equipment from France

A French military plane carrying bomb disposal equipment donated to the Lebanese Army landed Sunday at the Rafik Hariri International Airport, the army said on Tuesday. “The donation was received in the presence of officers from the Lebanese and French Read More …

Malaysia: Kepong MP calls for urgent police action after petrol bomb attack in Kepong Baru

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has called for swift police action after a petrol bomb attack in Kepong Baru allegedly linked to a Singapore-based loan shark syndicate. In a statement today, Lim said a female victim had come forward with Read More …

Greece: Homemade explosive device detonates outside grill house in Patissia

A homemade explosive device detonated outside a grill house in the Athens neighborhood of Patissia in the early hours of Monday. No injuries were reported, but the blast caused damage to the storefront. Police officers who responded to the scene Read More …

India: Bikers Throw Bomb On Moving Car In Prayagraj

In a shocking act of violence, unidentified assailants threw a crude bomb on a moving car in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj late Sunday (April 13) night. The incident, which took place in Naribari, near the Prayagraj-Rewa Road, left three people injured. Read More …

Bangladesh: Over 100 crude bombs explode as rival groups clash again in Shariatpur

Two people have suffered injuries after more than 100 crude bombs were detonated during a clash between the two rival groups in Shariatpur’s Zajira Upazila in a bid to assert dominance. Zajira police chief Dulal Akand said the incident occurred Read More …

Pennsylvania: A man has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to the governor’s residence

Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a Harrisburg man they say broke into Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence early Sunday and lit a fire while Shapiro and his family were sleeping. Shapiro, his wife Lori, their four children, two dogs and another Read More …

Sweden: Suspected explosion caused car fires in Malmö

A suspected detonation occurred in a car in Malmö on Sunday night. When police arrived at the scene, the car was on fire, but the damage to the car makes it looks like there was an explosion. Another car was Read More …

Thailand: Four rangers injured by motorcycle bomb in Narathiwat

Four rangers were injured when a bomb hidden in a motorcycle with a sidecar went off near their housing unit in Rangae district on Sunday. Security cameras installed near the blast site showed an unknown number of men driving the Read More …