Landmine explosion, dead in Salamiyah countryside in eastern Hama
Two civilians were killed and another was injured due to the explosion of an old landmine in a car carrying them in Al-Rahrahah area in eastern Wadi Al-Atheib in northeastern Salamiyah countryside in Hama countryside Source: syriahr.com Siria–Hama–Salamiya (Salamiyah-Salamiyya) Zona Al-Rahrahah. L’esplosione di una mina uccide due civili e ferisce una terza persona. Biography of…
Why unexploded ordnances pose physical, and environmental, risks
19/03/2024 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Massachusetts, (MA), Norfolk County “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” by Cyrus Moulton, Northeastern University Two unexploded ordnance were fished out of the Charles River in Needham, Massachusetts, this week. A…
Soy mujer y desactivo bombas, ¿pasa algo?
19/03/2024 Spagna, (España) SUSANA CARRIZOSA La profesión no tiene género para las mujeres que ya han roto su techo de cristal subiéndose al carro de ocupaciones masculinizadas, el 53%, según un informe de la Fundación BBVA, para obtener mejores salarios y condiciones laborales. Dan así esquinazo a empleos en los que hay paridad (14,8%) o…
Második világháborús bombát találtak a hulladékégetőben
19/03/2024 Ungheria (Magyarország), Budapest, XV. kerület Második világháborús eredetű 100 milliméteres repeszlőszert találtak az FKF Fővárosi Hulladékégető Mű salakterében – közölte a Magyar Honvédség 1. Tűzszerész és Folyamőr Ezred hivatalos Facebook-oldalán csütörtökön. A bejegyzésben olvasható: az FKF rákospalotai szemétégető üzem salakterében bukkantak a dolgozók a nagyméretű feltételezett robbanótestre. A tűzszerész járőr parancsnoka megállapította, hogy egy…
Three people killed in landmine explosion in forest in Ukraine’s Volyn Oblast
A landmine explosion in a forest near Kolpytiv village in Ukraine’s Volyn Oblast tragically killed three people, Volynski Novyny media reported. Source: yahoo.com Ucraina (Україна), Oblast’ di Volinia (Волинська область-Volyns’ka oblast-Volyn Oblast) Zona Kolpytiv (Колпитів). L’esplosione di una mina uccide tre civili. Biography of a Bomb
Un espeleólogo localizó la granada a unos ochenta metros de profundidad y alertó a la Guardia Civil
18/03/2024 Spagna, (España), Andalusia, (Andalucía), Granada “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” La Guardia Civil ha neutralizado de forma controlada un proyectil de la Guerra Civil española que un espeleólogo localizó en Sima Redonda, en el…
Construction site in South Korea yields second Korean War bomb this month
18/03/2024 Corea del Sud, Seoul, Cheongju “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” By DAVID CHOI AND YOO KYONG CHANG A laborer wielding a spade found an intact, 1,000-pound bomb from the Korean War at a construction…
Unexploded ordnance found in Southampton city centre
18/03/2024 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Hampshire, Southampton “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Buildings were evacuated and cordons put in place after “suspected unexploded ordnance” was found in roadworks in Southampton city centre. Police said…
Six citizens killed, two injured in landmine blast left behind by terrorists in Deir Ezzor
Six citizens were killed, two others were injured in landmine blast left behind by Daesh (ISIS) terrorists in Hreibsheh area in Deir Ezzor southern countryside. Source: sana.sy Siria–Deir el-Zor Zona Hreibsheh. L’esplosione di una mina uccide sei civili. Due i feriti. Biography of a Bomb
Demining: Since the beginning of the year, over 53,700 hectares of agricultural land have been surveyed
17/03/2024 Ucraina (Україна) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” During February, the sapper units of the State Emergency Service, the State Special Transport Service, and non-governmental operators surveyed over 32,000 hectares of agricultural land. In total,…
Potential unexploded bombs delay Exmouth sea wall repairs
17/03/2024 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Devon, Exmouth “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” By Will Goddard Emergency repairs to Exmouth’s crumbling sea wall are set to begin this month after being delayed because of a…
Magneetvisser haalt granaat uit water
17/03/2024 Olanda, (Nederland), Olanda Meridionale (Zuid-Holland), Leidschendam-Voorburg, Voorburg “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Een magneetvisser heeft maandagochtend een bijzonder voorwerp uit het water gevist aan de Westerlookade in Voorburg. Het ging om een granaat, die…
Landmine blast kills picnicker in Kirkuk province
A landmine believed to date back to the Baathist regime era exploded in Kirkuk province on Friday, killing one person and injuring another, a police spokesperson said. Source: rudaw.net Iraq–Kurdistan iracheno–Kirkuk Territorio Jawa Bor. L’esplosione di una mina uccide un uomo. Il figlio subisce pesanti ferite. Le vittime trascorrevano momenti di tranquillità. Biography of a…
An unexploded missile was found in the town of Hrajel in the district of Keserwan
16/03/2024 Libano “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” An unexploded missile was found on Tuesday near the main road in the town of Hrajel in the district of Keserwan. It is believed that the unexploded missile…
Two unexploded devices found in quick succession on the Wirral have been safely detonated.
16/03/2024 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Merseyside, Wirral, Wallasey, New Brighton “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Merseyside Police said the first was found close to the Dips in New Brighton at about 10:00 GMT on…
Unexploded bombs, a long-term threat to life in Gaza
16/03/2024 Palestina, Striscia di Gaza, Gaza “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” The NGO Humanity & Inclusion has been working for decades to protect civilians from explosive weapons and has repeatedly warned about the dangers posed…
Four civilians killed and wounded by explosion of unexploded bomb in western Aleppo
A civilian was killed and three others were injured by the explosion of unexploded object in the regime-controlled area of Al-Mansourah in western Aleppo. Source: syriahr.com Siria–Aleppo Zona Al-Mansourah. L’esplosione di una mina o altro residuato bellico uccide un civile. Tre i feriti. Biography of a Bomb
Χειροβομβίδες του Β’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου σε διαμέρισμα του Κολωνακίου
15/03/2024 Grecia, (Ελλάδα), Attica (Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αττικής-Περιφέρεια Αττικής), Atene Centrale (Περιφερειακή ενότητα Κεντρικού Τομέα Αθηνών) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Δύο στρατιωτικές χειροβομβίδες βρέθηκαν σε οικία στην οδό Σκουφά κατά τη διάρκεια εργασιών ανακαίνισης. Αποκλείστηκε…
Sedena acciones contra minas terrestres
15/03/2024 Messico (México), Michoacan “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Tras asegurar casi mil artefactos explosivos terrestres y luego de los ataques con drones en contra de las Fuerzas Armadas, especialmente en Michoacán, la Sedena ya…
Különleges, első világháborús relikviákat adtak át a tűzszerészek a veszprémi Laczkó Dezső Múzeumnak
15/03/2024 Ungheria (Magyarország), Transdanubio (Dunántúl), Veszprém “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Három, az első világháború idejéből származó karabélyt adtak át a Magyar Honvédség 1. Tűzszerész és Folyamőr Ezredének katonái a veszprémi Laczkó Dezső Múzeumnak, amelyeket…
Four kolbars injured by border guards, landmine blast in Nowsud
A landmine explosion in the Nowsud border area of Kermanshah Province injured two kolbars, Mohammad Mirani and Aboubakr Rostamian, in the early hours of 7 March. Source: kurdistanhumanrights.org Iran–Kurdistan Iraniano–Kermanshah L’esplosione di una mina uccide due kolbar. Biography of a Bomb
男打掃老宅驚見未爆手榴彈、29顆機槍子彈 軍方
14/03/2024 Taiwan, Tainan “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” 台南市警二分局於昨(9)日獲報,一名陳姓男子在打掃永華路1段的老宅時,竟在屋內床櫃下發現疑似一盒機槍子彈(29顆)及訓練型空彈手榴彈2枚,員警立即到場警戒管制,並通報鑑識小組與軍方未爆彈處理組,初步判定該批外觀老舊布滿灰塵的物品均非屬軍方製造,後續由第二分局鑑識人員帶回封存,續送刑事局槍彈組詳細檢驗。 Photo-Source: news.tvbs.com.tw 如在野外或家裡的地下發現不明物體,或疑似戰爭遺留的砲彈,子彈、槍械等;首先我們應該報警,由執法部門派遣專業的人員處理這些危險品,切莫自己動手去研究 Biography of a Bomb Dear editors, Biographie einer Bombe is aimed at highlighting the danger caused by unexploded bombs. Moreover, the most important aspect…
U Jadranskom moru pronađena zaostala mina: Izrađen plan izmještanja i neutralizacije
14/03/2024 Croazia, (Hrvatska), Litoraneo-montana, (Primorsko-goranska županija), Lussinpiccolo, Lussino (Lošinj) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” U području lošinjskog akvatorija otkrivena je protubrodska mina zaostala iz 2. svjetskog rata. Riječ je o relativno velikoj mini koja ranije…
Při stavbě D3 se našly desítky kilogramů munice, část pyrotechnici odpálili na místě
14/03/2024 Repubblica Ceca, (Česká republika), Boemia (Jihočeský kraj), Český Krumlov (okres Český Krumlov), Dolní Dvořiště “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Pěchotní munici, ruční granáty i torza zbraní z druhé světové války našel ve středu u…
Landmine blast kills 2 truffle hunters in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor
Two people were killed on Saturday in a landmine blast while they were picking up truffle in the western countryside of Deir ez-Zor, east Syria. Source: npasyria.com Siria–Deir el-Zor–Ayyash-Jebel Bishri L’esplosione di una mina uccide due civili. Le vittime cercavano tartufi. Biography of a Bomb
Kriegsrelikt bei Grabungsarbeiten in Trofaiach entdeckt
13/03/2024 Austria (Österreich), Stiria (Steiermark), Leoben Sara Konrad Wie die Stadtgemeinde Trofaiach am Mittwoch gegen 11 Uhr Vormittags auf ihrer Facebook-Seite mitteilte, wurde bei Grabungsarbeiten im Bereich des Alpenvereinsheims ein Kriegsrelikt entdeckt. Die Polizei sowie der Entminungsdienst seien bereits vor Ort, um sich ein Bild der Lage zu machen, teilt die Polizei auf Nachfrage von…
Unexploded hand grenade found at Pretoria residence
13/03/2024 Sudafrica, Gauteng, Tshwane, Pretoria “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Police are trying to determine the motive after a hand grenade was found at a Laudium residence in the early hours of Sunday morning, Rekord…
Mann geht mit Hund Gassi und entdeckt Unfassbares
13/03/2024 Austria (Österreich), Vienna (Wien) Wie die Landespolizeidirektion Wien am Donnerstag in einer Aussendung mitteilt, entdeckte am Mittwoch ein Mann im Zuge eines Spazierganges mit seinem Hund einen sprengstoffverdächtigen Gegenstand in der Johann-Staud-Straße und alarmierte die Polizei. Foto-Quelle: msn.com Die Wiener Polizei rät, sprengstoffverdächtige Gegenstände oder Kriegsmaterial nicht zu bergen, sondern den Auffindungsort zu merken…
Landmine blast kills 6 people in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor
Six people were killed and others were injured on Saturday in a landmine explosion in Deir ez-Zor Governorate, eastern Syria. Source: npasyria.com Siria–Deir el-Zor Zona Haribsha. L’esplosione di una mina uccide sei civili. Due i feriti. Le vittime cercavano tartufi. Biography of a Bomb
Workers discover 1,000-pound bomb from Korean War at construction site
12/03/2024 Corea del Sud, Seoul “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” By DAVID CHOI AND YOO KYONG CHANG An unexploded 1,000-pound bomb leftover from the Korean War was partially dismantled and removed from a construction site…
Scot finds unexploded bomb in his garden sparking huge police and Navy operation
12/03/2024 Regno Unito, (UK), Scozia (Scotland), Dumfries e Galloway (Dùn Phris agus an Gall-Ghaidhealaibh), Dalbeattie “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” By Stuart Gillespie Bomb disposal experts were called out to Dalbeattie after a man found…
700+ Unexploded Ordnance Safely Disposed in Western Province
12/03/2024 Isole Salomone, Provincia Occidentale, (Western Province), Georgia Island, Munda “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” In a crucial 12-day operation, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) had…
Child in Yemen’s Sa’ada fell victim to a cluster bomb, a grim reminder of the urgent need for demining efforts
On March 5, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded in the Razih district of Sa’ada Governorate, Yemen, where a child’s life was abruptly ended by the detonation of a residual cluster bomb Source: bnnbreaking.com Yemen-Saada-Razih L’esplosione di un residuato bellico uccide un bambino. Biography of a Bomb
Muniție de război neexplodată, găsită la Bujoreni. 12 persoane au fost evacuate
11/03/2024 Romania, (România), Oltenia, Vâlceni “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Pompierii vâlceni au fost sesizați, în data de 5 martie 2024, prin apel la 112, cu privire la existența unor elemente de muniție, pe raza…
Hundreds of unexploded WWII mines uncovered in Bratislava
11/03/2024 Slovacchia, (Slovenská republika), Bratislava (Bratislavy) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” More than a thousand mines from the Second World War have been found during excavation work near Betliarska Street in Petržalka, the largest borough…
La Policía Nacional destruye un proyectil de artillería hallado en una finca de Palma
11/03/2024 Spagna, (España), Baleari, (Illes Balears-Islas Baleares), Maiorca (Mallorca) Xavier Peris Técnicos en desactivación de explosivos de la Policía Nacional destruyeron ayer un proyectil de artillería antiguo que apareció en una finca de Sant Jordi, en Palma. Los artificieros trasladaron el artefacto, que mantenía su capacidad destructiva, a unas instalaciones militares, donde realizaron una voladura…
Boy killed by a landmine of unidentified source in N. Raqqa
An unidentified 10-year-old boy was killed on March 2, 2024, by the explosion of a landmine of unidentified source near al-Sharka village in northern rural Raqqa governorate. Source: news.snhr.org Siria–Al-Raqqa Zona al-Sharka. L’esplosione di una mina uccide un ragazzino di 10 anni. Biography of a Bomb
Bei Grabungsarbeiten auf Kriegsrelikte gestoßen
10/03/2024 Austria (Österreich), Vorarlberg, (Vorarlbearg), Bregenz Roland Wolf Am Mittwoch, 28. Februar, kamen im Zuge von Grabungsarbeiten auf einer Baustelle in Mistlberg verdächtige Gegenstände zum Vorschein. Beim Eintreffen der Beamten konnten diese als Panzerfaustköpfe identifiziert werden. Vom Entminungsdienst des Bundesheers wurden mehr als 75 Sprengköpfe in Form von Panzerfaustköpfen und Handgranaten sowie unzählige Zündkapseln geborgen….
La Guardia Civil desactiva una granada de mortero aparecida en el derrumbe de una vivienda de Escariche
10/03/2024 Spagna, (España), Castiglia-La Mancia (Castilla-La Mancha), Guadalajara Publicado por: Marta Perruca El artefacto originario de la Guerra Civil ha sido localizado esta mañana y se ha procedido a su desactivación por el Servicio de Desactivación de Explosivos de la Guardia Civil de Guadalajara. El Servicio de Desactivación de Explosivos de la Guardia Civil (Sedex)…
ISU Brașov a avut în acest an la 7 misiuni pentru ridicarea unor elemente de muniție neexplodată
10/03/2024 Romania, (România), Transilvania (Ardeal), Brașov “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Autor: Sebastian Dan Inspectoratul pentru Situații de Urgență (ISU) Brașov a avut în acest an la 7 misiuni pentru ridicarea unor elemente de muniție…
Two men killed by a landmine of unidentified source in W. Deir Ez-Zour
Two men, identified as Abdul Hai Ghazi al-Jasim and Aziz Ibrahim Hawwash al-Assaf from Ma’dan Atiq village in western rural Deir Ez-Zour governorate. Source: news.snhr.org Siria–Deir el-Zor–Al-Tebni L’esplosione di una mina uccide due lavoratori. Le vittime cercavano tartufi. Biography of a Bomb
Relentless Danger of Unexploded Ordnances
09/03/2024 Yemen, Saada “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Quadri Adejumo The lethal legacy of cluster bombs in Sa’ada province poses a relentless danger to its inhabitants. These explosives, remnants of the US-Saudi aggression, are scattered…
Moldova’s National Army Sappers Neutralize WWII Ammunition in February Operations
09/03/2024 Moldavia, (Moldova-Молдова) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Waqas Arain In a significant operation spanning several regions, Moldova’s National Army sappers successfully neutralized 18 explosive objects from World War II in February. Led by Major…
宜野湾市の西普天間地区であす6日不発弾処理 午前10時から 沖縄
09/03/2024 Giappone, Kyūshū, Ryūkyū, Okinawa, Ginowan “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” 沖縄県宜野湾市喜友名の西普天間住宅地区で7日午前10時から、米国製5インチ艦砲弾1発の不発弾処理が実施される。現場から半径88メートル以内が避難区域となるが、域内に住宅などがないため、住民避難や交通規制はない。処理は正午に終了予定。 Photo-Source: ryukyushimpo.jp 警察は「不発弾を見つけたら近づかず連絡してほしい」と話しています Biography of a Bomb Dear editors, Biography of a bomb is aimed at highlighting the danger caused by unexploded bombs. Moreover,…
Landmine blast victim in Azerbaijan’s Agdam reported to be in serious condition
An Aghdam resident injured by a landmine is scheduled to undergo surgery, said Rasim Abdullayev, a doctor at the Barda Central District Hospital, APA reports. Source: en.apa.az Azerbaijan–Agdam L’esplosione di una mina ferisce gravemente un civile. Biography of a Bomb
不発弾処理は24日、半径166メートルを立ち入り禁止 鹿児島市真砂本町の工事現場 当日は避難と交通規制
08/03/2024 Giappone, Kyushu, Honshu, Kagoshima “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Masagohonmachi. 不発弾処理は24日、半径166メートルを立ち入り禁止 鹿児島市真砂本町の工事現場 当日は避難と交通規制 Photo-Source: 373news.com 警察は「不発弾を見つけたら近づかず連絡してほしい」と話しています Biography of a Bomb Dear editors, Biography of a bomb is aimed at highlighting the danger caused by unexploded bombs….
Proiectile descoperite în localitatea Corbu
08/03/2024 Romania, (România), Transilvania (Ardeal) Harghita “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” În cursul zilei de ieri, 27.02.2024, echipajul pirotehnic al Inspectoratului pentru Situații de Urgență ”OLTUL” al județului Harghita a fost solicitat să intervină pentru…
Kaçak silah imalathanesinde top mermisi ele geçirildi!
08/03/2024 Turchia (Türkiye), Marmara (Marmara Bölgesi), Istanbul (İstanbul ili) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Ataşehir’de kaçak silah imalatı yapılan adreste top mermisi bulundu. Top mermileri, bomba imha ekibi tarafından koruma altına alındı. Bir şüpheli ise,…
Landmine explosion claims lives of 2 children, injures 4
In a devastating incident in Paktia province, local officials have reported the loss of two children’s lives and injuries to four others following the explosion of a landmine in the Hesarak district. Source: siasat.com Afghanistan–Paktia (Paktika) Territorio Hesarak. L’esplosione di una mina uccide due bambini e ferisce quattro coetanei. Biography of a Bomb
Policista na procházkách našel během pár dnů dva funkční granáty
07/03/2024 Repubblica Ceca, (Česká republika), Moravia, (Morava-Moravský), Moravia Meridionale (Jihomoravský kraj), Vyškov (Vyškovsku) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance” Miroslav Homola Račice-Pístovice. Právě na tuto smrticí munici narazil při procházce lesem policista v době osobního volna….