Nigeria: Terrorists may plant explosives in public facilities, Kaduna warns residents

The Kaduna government has asked residents to be watchful as terrorists may be planning to plant explosives in public facilities in the state. This warning comes after an explosion occurred in Kabala west area of Kaduna on Sunday. Speaking on Read More …

Colombian Army and National Police seized and destroyed two IEDs in Arauca province

Colombian Army in coordination with the National Police managed to locate and destroy two cylinder-type explosive devices found fifteen meters from a house located in the San Jorge neighborhood, in the municipality of Saravena, Arauca. The EOD techs from Equipo Read More …

Northern Ireland: Detonated device discovered in attempted ATM theft on Belfast’s Ballysillan Road

A detonated device was recovered by police after an attempted ATM theft in north Belfast, which led to a “loud bang and small explosion” being heard by residents. It happened on the Ballysillan Road shortly after 1am outside Brian’s Convenience Read More …

UK: Wigan homes are evacuated and bomb disposal unit attend as suspicious chemicals found

During a search of the property officers located a suspicious item and the suspicious chemicals. Officers from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service are currently carrying out an assessment of the chemicals.The Explosive Ordnance Disposal are also now at the Read More …

UKRAINE: URGENT SAFETY WARNING – ТЕРМІНОВЕ ПОПЕРЕДЖЕННЯ ПРО НЕБЕЗПЕКУ – СРОЧНОЕ ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ ОБ ОПАСНОСТИ

DANGER! ТЕРМІНОВЕ ПОПЕРЕДЖЕННЯ ПРО НЕБЕЗПЕКУ | ВАЖНО! ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ! ОПАСНОСТЬ! НЕ ПРИБЛИЖАЙТЕСЬ! НЕ ТОРКАЙТЕСЯ! НЕ НАБЛИЖАЙТЕСЯ, ЩОБ ЗРОБИТИ ФОТОГРАФІЇ. Не чіпайте їх та не піднімайте. | Не касайтесь и не поднимайте их. ——- СРОЧНОЕ ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ ОБ ОПАСНОСТИ ОПАСНОСТЬ! НЕ ПРИБЛИЖАЙТЕСЬ | Read More …

LAPD bomb technician’s warnings were ignored before ill-fated fireworks detonation, report finds

Before members of the LAPD bomb squad destroyed part of a South L.A. neighborhood by exploding a stash of illegal fireworks last summer, they repeatedly ignored warnings from one of their most experienced technicians that the plan was not safe, Read More …

Birmingham terrorist Rashif Rauf named as mastermind of transatlantic plane liquid bomb plot

A Birmingham terrorist has been named as the mastermind behind a foiled plot to blow up planes heading from the UK to the USA. Rashid Rauf, originally from Alum Rock, was thought to have been killed in an American drone Read More …

Russia: FSB foils terror act plotted by supporters of Ukraine’s Right Sector in Crimea

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) foiled a terror act in an Orthodox church in Crimea plotted by supporters of Ukraine’s Right Sector extremist group (outlawed in Russia) and detained six people, the FSB press office told TASS on Wednesday. “The Read More …

Syria: ISIS weapons manufacturing facility found in Raqqa

The Internal Security Forces (Asayish) found on Sunday a weapons manufacturing facility containing a quantity of explosives and other military materials belonging to the Islamic State (ISIS), in Raqqa. The facility contained military materials, including a chemical mask device, one Read More …

UK: The ‘forgotten’ Coventry bombing that claimed five lives

On August 25 1939, a bomb tore through heart of Coventry city centre, leaving five dead and 70 injured. The bomb had been planted by the IRA, and exploded on a busy Friday afternoon, leaving shop fronts shattered and the Read More …

Dakar rally car blast caused by improvised explosive device

French investigators probing an explosion that badly wounded a driver at the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia have concluded an improvised explosive device caused it, a source close to the investigation revealed on Friday. Investigators from France’s specialized anti-terror prosecutor’s Read More …

India: Border Security Force (BSF) seized 2 IEDs, RDX explosives and bomb-making materials in Gurdaspur Sector

Quick reaction by alert BSF troops to effect recovery of weapon, ammunition, cash and huge quantity of RDX in depth area upon detecting drone activity along the border has successfully thwarted the nefarious plans of ANEs. Quick reaction by alert Read More …

Iraqi security forces seized a cache of IEDs, explosives and bomb-making materials in Baghdad

In joint operation the Baghdad Operations Command, 23rd Brigade Security Department and 17th Infantry Division supported by the Baghdad Operations Intelligence seized a cache of IEDs, explosives and bomb-making materials in south of Baghdad. تواصل قيادة عمليات بغداد تنفيذ واجبات Read More …

Alberta: Police find bomb, guns, stolen first-responder uniforms after standoff at Edmonton home

Police say they found stolen first responder uniforms, high-calibre firearms and a homemade bomb at a home in southeast Edmonton after a standoff last weekend. It started early Saturday in the Jackson Heights neighbourhood in Mill Woods. Just before 4 Read More …

Pakistan: Terrorist killed, arms, explosives recovered in North Waziristan

A wanted terrorist was killed, arms and explosives were recovered in intelligence based operation in North Waziristan on Monday, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). According to military’s media wing, the security forces on an intelligence tip-off regarding presence of extremist Read More …

Explosive weapons: Civilians in populated areas must be protected

As the world urbanizes, so too do conflicts. It is estimated that some 50 million people now suffer the horrific consequences of urban warfare – a trend that is likely to continue as more and more people concentrate in towns Read More …