Syria: War remnants kill, injure 13 people in one day in areas controlled by Damascus government

Unexploded ordnance continues to threaten the lives of civilians in areas controlled by the Damascus government, especially in areas that witnessed previous fighting. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that yesterday, Wednesday, four people, including two children, were killed Read More …

Azerbaijani serviceman injured in mine blast during clearance operations in Kalbajar

On May 29, at approximately 10:10 AM, an Azerbaijani Army serviceman was injured while conducting mine clearance operations in the Kalbajar region. Engineer-sapper units were carrying out demining work near the Istisu settlement when an anti-personnel mine, planted by Armenian Read More …

Russia: Explosion in Stavropol caused by homemade explosive device

The explosion in Russia’s southwestern city of Stavropol, which killed two people, was caused by a homemade explosive device, the press service of the Russian Investigative Committee’s regional branch told reporters. “The investigation is considering all possible versions of the Read More …

Mexico: Eight soldiers killed in explosion on the borders of Michoacán and Jalisco

The number of Special Forces soldiers killed by the explosion of a mine-type device on the border between Michoacán and Jalisco has risen to eight, federal sources reported. The initial report had been of two officers and four troops killed Read More …

Pakistan: Bomb blast injures 17 at volleyball ground in Waziristan

At least 17 civilians, including children, were injured on Tuesday evening after an explosion in a volleyball ground in Barmal area of Lower Wana Tehsil, South Waziristan. According to local sources, residents were engaged in a friendly volleyball match when Read More …

India: Suspected Khalistani terrorist killed in blast in Amritsar

A suspected Khalistani terrorist died in a blast while retrieving explosive material from a vacant area on the Majitha road bypass in Punjab’s Amritsar on Tuesday, police said. The intensity of the explosion, which took place around 9:30 am, was Read More …

Nigeria: IED explosion at Abuja Barracks kills carrier, injures two others

Attempts by yet-to-be-identified person to carry improvised explosive devices, IED, into Mogadishu Barracks, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory and cause havoc, yesterday, failed as vigilant military police and intelligence personnel prevented the carrier from entering the facility. Consequently, the IED exploded Read More …

Thailand: Man dies in failed bomb attack on ex-girlfriend’s home

The explosion occurred at a residence in the Tha Chana district of Surat Thani at around 8am. The 34 year old man, Surapong Thongnark, was pronounced dead at the scene, while three others sustained minor injuries. Following an argument with Read More …

Cyprus: Improvised bomb explodes in Limassol car shop

Police on Monday morning are investigating an explosion that took place in the early hours at the workshop of a 43-year-old car electrician in Limassol. According to police, the improvised explosive device (IED) exploded around 3am, causing damage to the Read More …

Russia: Explosives technicians found six more bombs after explosion derails freight train in Belgorod region

The explosion targeting the rail network in the Belgorod region last night turned out to be much more serious than originally thought. The explosion, which damaged the contact support and caused an emergency stop of a freight train of 66 Read More …

Pakistan: One killed, security personnel injured in South Waziristan IED blast

A civilian was killed and a security personnel injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in the Anzar Cheena is a location in the Shakai Tehsil in Lower South Waziristan on Saturday. According to sources, the explosion took place Read More …

After the Blast: Seeking Clues in the Aftermath of an Explosion

To the untrained eye, the aftermath of a blast incident comprises fragments, debris, disorder. But to seasoned officers, the incident scene can yield vital clues. Post-blast Investigations (PBI) involve a multi-faceted response to blast incidents. Through the meticulous recovery and Read More …

Pakistan: Suicide blast hits school bus in Khuzdar; three children, two teachers killed

A blast targeting a school bus near Zero Point on the National Highway in Khuzdar has resulted in the tragic deaths of three children and two teachers, and left 38 others injured. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Read More …

California: Days after Palm Springs bombing at fertility clinic scene still active with investigators

Investigators remain on the scene working to gather evidence two days after 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus was identified as the suspect allegedly responsible for an explosion at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, Calif. On Saturday, the FBI confirmed Bartkus, Read More …

Somalia: At least 13 reported killed in suicide bomb blast in Mogadishu

Several people have been reported killed in a suicide bombing at an army recruitment centre in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. The attacker on Sunday targeted a queue of young recruits lining up outside the Damanyo base, killing at least 13 people, Read More …

Pakistan: Remote-controlled blast targets police in Lower Dir

A remote-controlled bomb exploded near an armoured police vehicle in the Ashrogi area of Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Sunday. According to police officials, the blast did not cause any casualties or major damage. However, the explosion was immediately followed Read More …

California: Palm Springs fertility clinic ‘targeted’ in explosion that leaves one dead and at least 4 others injured

At least one person is dead and four others injured in a Palm Springs, California, explosion outside a fertility clinic, Akil Davis, the FBI’s assistant director in charge of Los Angeles’ field office, said Saturday. The FBI is still working Read More …

Guyana: Home-made explosive device rips off police outpost gate

An improvised explosive device early Saturday morning knocked off the back gate of the East Ruimveldt Police Outpost hurling it several feet away, police said. Head of the Criminal Investigations Department, Deputy Police Commissioner Wendell Blanhum told Demerara Waves Online Read More …

Thailand: Bomb attack injures two officers in Pattani’s Yaring district

An explosive attack on a military truck belonging to the 44th Ranger Regiment Task Force in Pattani has left two officers injured. The attack took place at 1pm yesterday, May 13, when unidentified assailants planted a bomb in Yaring district. Read More …