Jammu And Kashmir: Two soldiers killed in IED explosion in Akhnoor sector

Two soldiers were killed in action in a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) attack by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector today, the Indian Army said. In a post on X, the army’s White Knight Corps confirmed the casualties. Read More …

Ukraine: 640 hectares of agricultural land cleared of mines in January

Mine action operators completed the clearance of almost 640 hectares of agricultural land in January 2025. The cost of mine clearance is UAH 20.6 million (about US$494,000), which is compensated by the state. According to the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, Read More …

Hawaii: Suspicious Item rendered safe in Lahaina

On Monday, February 10, 2025, at about 12:23 p.m., patrol officers responded to the area of Honoapiilani Highway near mile marker 16 in Lahaina regarding a fire-related type case. Upon arrival, officers observed a metallic object emitting smoke on the Read More …

UN Security Council hears of persistent and evolving Da’esh threat

The terrorist group Da’esh, also known as ISIL, remains a serious global security threat despite years of sustained efforts to dismantle its operations, UN counter-terrorism officials warned during a Security Council meeting on Monday. The discussion focused on the 20th Read More …

UK: More WW2 bombs found under children’s playpark in Northumberland

A total of 176 World War Two bombs have now been discovered under a children’s playpark and it is feared more will be unearthed. The first of the practice devices, which still contain a charge, was discovered in Wooler, Northumberland, Read More …

Cambodia: Hit by US aid crunch, demining struggles to continue

Although the suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has impacted demining activities in Cambodia, mine clearance operations continue with financial support from the government and partners. Senior Minister Ly Thuch hoped the funds from USAID will Read More …

India: One arrested in Valpoi for storing crude bombs

Valpoi police have booked one person on charges of storing crude bombs meant to be used for hunting wild animals. According to Bicholim SDPO Jivba Dalvi, police received information that one person had stored explosive material for the purpose of Read More …

Pakistan: From chaos to control – a counterterror roadmap

Last year saw no let-up in terrorist attacks in Pakistan, and if the first few weeks of 2025 are anything to go by, this year seems to be on the same trajectory. Dozens of security and law-enforcement personnel have been Read More …

UK: Bomb squad explode World War Two ammunition found in Leonard Stanley garden

A ‘controlled explosion’ was carried out after Second World War ammunition was discovered in a garden of a house in a village near Stroud. Gloucestershire Police said they were alerted to the incident this afternoon (Feb 9) following its discovery Read More …

Georgia: GBI agents contain improvised explosive device found in Stephens County

The GBI’s Bomb Disposal Unit safely contained an improvised explosive device that was found during a traffic stop in Stephens County late Friday night. The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook Post deputies discovered the device while conducting Read More …

Cambodia does not receive direct aid from USAID for mine clearance – CMAA

The Cambodian government, through the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), has clarified that the Kingdom does not receive direct funding from USAID. Instead, it receives funding from the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement of the US Read More …

New Zealand: Suspected explosive device accidentally taken inside police station

A suspected explosive device was accidentally taken inside Hamilton’s central police station after armed officers arrested a man found with two firearms and ammunition. It led to police calling for military explosives experts based with the elite NZ Special Air Read More …

Israel: IDF detains over 60 terrorists, confiscates weapons and explosives in West Bank

The IDF arrested over 60 terror suspects and confiscated dozens of weapons in the West Bank over the past week, the military confirmed on Friday. The confiscated weapons included a number of M-16 rifles, handguns, and Carlo firearms, as well Read More …

Vietnam: Mine clearance workers halt operations in war-torn Quang Tri province

The Quang Tri Mine Action Center (QTMAC) confirmed on February 8 that approximately 1,000 mine clearance workers from three non-governmental organisations – Mines Advisory Group (MAG), Norwegian People’s Aid/Renew (NPA/RENEW), and PeaceTrees Vietnam (PTVN) – were affected by the US Read More …

Israel: Three hostages freed from Hamas captivity as part of hostage deal’s fifth wave

Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, and Ohad Ben Ami are the hostages released by Hamas on Saturday. The three have been held captive by the terrorist organization for 491 days. Both Ben Ami and Sharabi are residents of Kibbutz Be’eri. Levy, Read More …

Russia: Explosive-laden goggles sent to FPV drone operators

Russian officials are investigating a plot that allegedly sent explosive-laden first-person view (FPV) goggles to drone units in the hope they would detonate, killing or injuring the operator. It mirrors the mass attack Israel carried out against Hezbollah last September, Read More …

Nigeria: Boko Haram IEDs kill two, injure others on market trip in Adamawa

Two people have been killed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by Boko Haram terrorists while traveling to a market in Adamawa State. The incident occurred on Tuesday along the route between Harang and Jibhuhwui villages in Hawul LGA, Borno Read More …

Virginia: First Responders and Military Train for Crisis Situations

NORFOLK, Va. — On February 5, 2025, a multi-agency exercise simulating an active shooter scenario and improvised explosive device (IED) threat took place in Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads Iowa Estates. The drill was designed to test the readiness Read More …

Thailand: Bomb attack injures four police officers in Pattani

A bomb attack occurred at the entrance of a village security post in Nong Chik district, Pattani province, injuring four police officers. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team is currently investigating the incident, which took place at 8am today, February Read More …