Decision-making and problem-solving in bomb disposal

A STUDY INTO THE COGNITIVE PROCESSES USED BY PRACTITIONERS By Edwin A. Bundy, Ph.D. in F.S., Ph.D. in Ed, CIPBI Program Manager (GS-15), EOD/EXO Subgroup, Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY In early 2022, data was collected Read More …

Yemen: Two demining workers killed in Saada explosion

Two Yemeni demining workers have been killed while attempting to disarm stacked landmines laid by the Iran-backed Houthis in the northern province of Saada. Casualties monitoring group, the Yemeni Landmine Records, said the workers were operating as part of a Read More …

Game-changer or war crime? D.C. divided on cluster bombs

President Joe Biden’s decision to include cluster bombs in the latest $800 million weapons package for Ukraine has drawn disparate reactions from members of Congress, with some Democrats breaking with Biden. “Cluster bombs should never be used. That is crossing Read More …

Syria: US says it killed ISIL leader Osama al-Muhajer in drone strike

The United States military says it has killed a leader of the ISIL (ISIS) group in eastern Syria in a drone strike. The strike on Friday resulted in the death of Osama al-Muhajer, the US Central Command said in a Read More …

Nigeria: ISWAP threatens farmers, fishermen, herders in Borno

Following sustainable and coordinated airstrikes carried out by Nigeria Airforce against the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorist, the group has reportedly banned all farmers, fishermen and herders within its areas of presence in the North East Read More …

France bans sale of fireworks for upcoming Bastille Day celebrations after riots

Fireworks were among the weapons of choice during the unrest that exploded in France after a police officer shot dead a 17-year-old during a traffic stop on June 27 in Paris, rekindling long pent-up frustrations and accusations of systemic racism Read More …

US to send cluster munitions banned by over 100 nations to Ukraine after months of debate

The US will send cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package, national security adviser Jake Sullivan confirmed on Friday, following months of debate within the Biden administration about whether to provide Kyiv with the controversial Read More …

Ukraine: Demining Leopard vehicles cannot work in 35-degree heat

When it comes to enduring 35-degree heat, the German Leopard 2R tank-based demining machines, supplied to the Ukrainian army from Finland, are somewhat of a hot mess. The demanding temperature requires additional engine cooling, a necessity that unfortunately leads to Read More …

Over 120 people wounded by Lepestok in Donetsk People’s Republic

  More than 120 people, including 10 children, received various injuries after stepping on Lepestok anti-personnel landmines in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), acting DPR head Denis Pushilin told TASS on Saturday. The latest incident involving a Lepestok anti-personnel landmine Read More …

Somalia: Suicide bomber infiltrates crowded Mogadishu Stadium during presence of Somalia president

The security situation in Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia, remains highly precarious as recent reports from local security sources reveal a chilling incident where a lone suicide bomber successfully infiltrated the heavily crowded stadium in Mogadishu. The stadium was Read More …

Florida: Meet FDLE’s police dogs who are responsible for finding explosives, electronics

A select group of officers in Florida don’t understand the impact of their work. And at the end of a shift, which may include finding explosive devices or electronics that contain illegal material, some of them just want to chase Read More …

IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine – Update 172

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts have received additional access at the site of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), without – so far – observing any visible indications of mines or explosives, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. Read More …

India: Security forces defuse three IEDs in West Singhbhum

Security forces have achieved a significant breakthrough by successfully recovering three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from a Naxal-infested area in West Singhbhum, under the jurisdiction of Goilkera police station. The operation, carried out in close coordination between the state police Read More …

Ukraine: Civilian Deaths from Cluster Munitions

Ukrainian forces have used cluster munitions that caused numerous deaths and serious injuries to civilians, Human Rights Watch said today. Russian forces have extensively used cluster munitions in Ukraine, killing many civilians and causing other serious civilian harm. New Human Read More …

British Columbia: Second device discovered in Aberdeen confirmed to be pipe bomb

The Kamloops RCMP is warning residents to be vigilant following the confirmation that a second device found yesterday was pipe bomb containing explosives. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said the RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) confirmed the device reported and Read More …

Chinese peacekeepers in Lebanon awarded UN medals of peace

A total of 410 peacekeepers of the 21st Chinese peacekeeping contingent to Lebanon were awarded UN medals of peace on Tuesday for their outstanding commitment to maintaining stability and peace in the south of the country. A medal parade ceremony Read More …