Mine Action Week Libya: Educating as Many People as Possible on the Risks of Unexploded Ordnance
06/05/2023 Libia (Libya) “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”. As a young man Khaled Alwadawi picked up the remnants of a rocket that had landed near his house in Misrata and took it to the local…
Unexploded WWII-era bombs found near popular Oahu beaches
06/05/2023 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Hawaii (HI), Oahu, Honolulu (Honolulu 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”. KATHLEEN WONG Hawaii officials are advising beachgoers to be careful after the military discovered six unexploded mortars and grenades…
Emergency crews descended on lake after unexploded ‘bomb’ found by fisherman
06/05/2023 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Somerset, Sedgemoor, Burnham on Sea, Highbridge “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 Heather Pickstock An angler was stunned after he reeled in unexploded bombs while fishing in a West…
Five children killed in blast in Maidan Wardak
The blast happened at around 3:30 pm on Friday when children were playing in Dasht-e-Top village in Sayed Abad district of Maidan Wardak, a province in the east of Kabul. Source: amu.tv Afghanistan–Vardak-(Maidan Wardak)-Saydabad Zona Dasht-e-Top. L’esplosione di una mina o altro residuato bellico uccide cinque bambini. Le vittime giocavano con la bomba. Biography of…
Granaat gevonden tijdens werken in de tuin in Overloon
05/05/2023 Olanda, (Nederland), Brabante Settentrionale (Noord-Brabant), Boxmeer, Overloon “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 een tuin van een woning aan de Rondweg in Overloon is zondagmiddag een fosforgranaat gevonden. Deze is ter plekke tot ontploffing…
Bomb squad retrieves live military hand grenade in California woman’s home
05/05/2023 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), California (CA), Kern 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 KBAK/KBFX Staff A live military hand grenade that might have once belonged to a World War II veteran was found…
Fliegerbombe in Wels
05/05/2023 Austria (Österreich), Alta Austria (Oberösterreich), Wels-Land (Bezirk Wels-Land), Wels (Wös) “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”. Bei Bauarbeiten am viergleisigen Ausbau der Westbahnstrecke ist am Freitagvormittag eine Fliegerbombe entdeckt worden. Anwohnerinnen und Anwohner durften ihre…
Landmine kills 4 women
On Monday, four women from Raqqa, in northern Syria, lost their lives in an explosion of a landmine, most likely left by the Islamic State (ISIS), in Jebel Bishri, in the countryside of Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria. Source: npasyria.com Siria–Deir el-Zor–Ayyash-Jebel Bishri L’esplosione di una mina uccide quattro donne. Le vittime cercavano tartufi. Biography of…
Bersihkan Jalan Setapak, Warga Padang Panjang Temukan Granat dan Amunisi
04/05/2023 Indonesia, Sumatra “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”. Saat membersihkan jalan setapak dari bekas longsoran, seorang warga Padang Panjang, Sumatra Barat (Sumbar) menemukan granat aktif dan amunisi. Unit Penjinak Bom Brimob Sumbar turun ke lokasi…
Gamalakhe man finds live grenade while digging in garden
04/05/2023 Sudafrica, KwaZulu-Natal “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”. Shona Aylward A man found a live F1 hand grenade while digging in his yard to lay a pipe in Gamalakhe last Saturday. Police spokesman, Captain Petros…
World War II vintage bomb discovered at UST construction site
04/05/2023 Filippine, Luzón, Capitale Nazionale, Manila “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”. A World War II vintage bomb is now in the care of the Manila Police District after it was discovered at a construction site…
Neďaleko Nových Zámkov našli ruské protitankové strely a granáty
04/05/2023 Slovacchia, (Slovenská republika), Nitra, (Nitriansky kraj), Nové Zámky, Nová Vieska “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”. Anton Hrachovsky Pri výkopových prácach v Novej Vieske sa našli tri ruské protitankové strely a ručný granát. Po odvezení…
Landmine blast in Sarab Qamish village
Two minors were injured by a landmine blast in Sarab Qamish village, Sanandaj County Source: en-hrana.org Iran–Kurdistan Iraniano–Sanandaj Zona Sarab Qamish. L’esplosione di una mina o altro residuato bellico feriscono due minorenni. Biography of a Bomb
So viele Kriegsrelikte wurden in Tirol entdeckt
03/05/2023 Austria (Österreich) “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”. Mehr als 31 Tonnen Kriegsmaterial beseitigte der Entminungsdienst des Bundesheeres im vergangenen Jahr. 985 Mal standen die Experten im Einsatz. Die meisten Einsätze (485) entfielen auf Niederösterreich….
Des milliers de munitions explosives dans les eaux du Lac Saint-Pierre
03/05/2023 Canada, Québec, Montérégie “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”. Charel Traversy Le ministère de la Défense nationale met en garde les plaisanciers et les pêcheurs de respecter les zones navigables sur le lac Saint-Pierre, entre…
Här är granaten som skolbarnen hittade på sin utflykt i skogen
03/05/2023 Svezia (Sverige), Götaland, Kronoberg “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”. Växjö. Skolutflykten för barnen på Sandsbro skola slutade dramatiskt när elever hittade en granat i skogen. Polisen tillkallades och platsen spärrades av tills att bombskyddet…
Landmine blast injuries one civilian in Tartar
As a result of the explosion of an anti-personnel landmine, a 33-year-old driver of the International Eurasian Press Foundation Khazar Babashov was injured. Source: news.az Azerbaijan–Tartar L’esplosione di una mina ferisce un 33-enne. Biography of a Bomb
Ce a găsit un bărbat din Olt în grădină, după ce s-a apucat de săpat. Nu i-a venit să creadă, a chemat imediat poliția
02/05/2023 Romania, (România), Muntenia, Oltenia, Olt “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”. Flaviu Popa Ce a găsit un bărbat din Olt în grădină, după ce s-a apucat de săpat. Nu i-a venit să creadă, a chemat…
100 kilós világháborús bombát találtak egy debreceni építkezésen
02/05/2023 Ungheria (Magyarország), Grande Pianura Settentrionale (Észak-Alföld), Hajdú-Bihar, Debrecen “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”. Második világháborús szovjet légibombát találtak Debrecenben, a Tímár és a Varga utca kereszteződésében, a hatástalanítás idejére a Tímár utca százméteres szakaszát…
Un sătean își ascuțea coasa pe un obuz neexplodat din Al Doilea Război Mondial. Vecinul era invidios
02/05/2023 Romania, (România), Muntenia “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”. Corina Slămnoiu Polițiștii din Găești, chemați să intervină într-un conflict între doi săteni din Burduca, comuna Dragodana (Dâmbovița), au fost surprinși să afle care era, de…
Syria: landmine kills at least 6 civilians
A deadly land mine explosion in Syria killed at least six people Sunday, according to state media. According to news agencies, the explosion hit civilians who were foraging for truffles in the countryside. Source: shiawaves.com Siria–Deir el-Zor L’esplosione di una mina, uccide sei civili. Le vittime raccoglievano tartufi. Biography of a Bomb
Despite decades-long cleanup, threat of unexploded ordnance on Hawaii Island remains high
01/05/2023 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Hawaii (HI), Oahu, Honolulu (Honolulu 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 Allyson Blair The military announced it will temporarily close a popular campground this summer after a World War…
UXO Survey Kicks Off Along Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Export Cable Route
01/05/2023 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Virginia (VA) “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.S. offshore wind developer Dominion Energy is this week kicking off unexploded ordinance identification within the export cable corridor and the Coastal Virginia…
Bomb squad called to Welsh beach after explosive discovered
01/05/2023 Regno Unito, (UK)–Galles (Wales), Anglesey “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 Harri Evans & Ben Summer A bomb squad was called to a beach in Wales after an explosive was discovered. The beach, at…
Landmine Kills Three Children In Syria
Tragedy struck the northeastern Syrian city of Hasakah on Tuesday when a landmine belonging to the US military killed three children and injured two others. Source: bnn.network Siria, Al-Hasaka (Hassaké) L’esplosione di una mina, le fonti spiegano di fabbricazione USA, uccide tre bambini e ferisce altri due coetanei. Biography of a Bomb
‘I wanted to go out into the field.’ How co-op in Cambodia taught Northeastern student to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations
30/04/2023 Cambogia (Cambodia), Siem Reap “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 Alena Kuzub It took Paris Graff, a second-year student at Northeastern University, almost three days to get to the destination of her international co-op…
Bomb destroyed in Kota Belud
30/04/2023 Malesia, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu “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”. KOTA KINABALU (April 26): The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has destroyed an unexploded bomb that was believed to have been used during the Second World…
Latest WW2 mortar discovery sparks another security alert in Co Down
30/04/2023 Regno Unito, (UK), Irlanda del Nord, (Northern Ireland-Tuaisceart Éireann-Norlin Airlann), Down, Newry e Mourne, Newry “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”. Paul Ainsworth. AN unexploded Second World War bomb has been destroyed in a controlled…
Two Civilians Injured in Landmine Explosion in Snihurivka, Ukraine
On April 22, a landmine explosion in Snihurivka, Ukraine injured two civilians. The explosion occurred near a former mineral water plant, and one of the injured was transferred to a local hospital. Source: bnn.network Ucraina (Україна), Oblast’ di Mykolaïv (Миколаївська область)–Snihurivka (Снігурівка) L’esplosione di una mina ferisce due civili. Biography of a Bomb
Explosief aangetroffen in Koningskwartier Zevenhuizen
29/04/2023 Olanda, (Nederland), Olanda Meridionale (Zuid-Holland), Zuidplas “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”. Bij graafwerkzaamheden aan de Willem Alexanderlaan in Zevenhuizen, werd op woendag 19 april een explosief aangetroffen. De locatie werd afgezet en de Explosieven…
Uničili mino
29/04/2023 Slovenia, (Republika Slovenija), Bassa Carniola (Dolenjska), Oltresava Inferiore (Posavska statistična regija), Brežice “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”. Ob 11.30 so pri naselju Prilipe, občina Brežice, naleteli na neeksplodirano ubojno sredstvo. Pirotehniki so na kraju…
Pozdrav z války aneb v Seloutkách málem vybuchla munice
29/04/2023 Repubblica Ceca, (Česká republika), Moravia, (Morava-Moravský), Olomouc (Olomoucký kraj), Prostějov (Prostějově) “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”. O kovový předmět v zemi temně zazvonily pracovní nástroje lesních dělníků uprostřed lesa u Seloutek. Když odhrabali hlínu,…
Farmer Killed from Landmine Explosion
Chit Maung, 59, detonated the anti-personnel mine with his knife after discovering it lying in his corn field at about 1:30 pm, Sai Nay Aung, who is working with Kan Lint Let Myar Social Volunteer group, told SHAN. Source: english.shannews.org Birmania (Myanmar)–Stato Shan–Kyaukme L’esplosione di una mina uccide un civile. La vittima, con un coltello…
Granate aus dem zweiten Weltkrieg im Stausee gefunden
28/04/2023 Austria (Österreich), Bassa Austria (Niederösterreich), Zwettl, Allentsteig “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”. Martin kalchhauser Einen heiklen Fund machten Wasserretter aus Allentsteig bei einer Übung im Stausee Ottenstein. Der Entminungsdienst musste anrücken. Ein Zufallsfund brachte…
Ickleton allotment holder finds grenade while planting asparagus
28/04/2023 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Cambridgeshire, South Cambridgeshire “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 allotment holder planting asparagus discovered a hand grenade in the soil, a group said. Ickleton Allotment Society said one of…
High tide uncovers unexploded wartime bomb on Ainsdale beach
28/04/2023 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Merseyside, Liverpool, Sefton, Southport, Ainsdale “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”. Ainsdale beach was sealed off by emergency services last night after a World War Two bomb was unearthed by…
Une bombe de la Seconde Guerre mondiale retrouvée sur un chantier à Hosingen
27/04/2023 Lussemburgo (Grand-Duché de Luxembourg; Groussherzogtum Lëtzebuerg; Großherzogtum Luxemburg), Diekirch, Clervaux, Parc Hosingen “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”. Le service de déminage de l’armée a fait exploser, de manière contrôlée, une bombe retrouvée sur un…
Two UN Peacekeepers Injured In Mali Mine Explosion
Two peacekeepers in Mali were wounded Tuesday after a mine exploded in the centre of the West African country, the United Nations said Source: barrons.com Mali–Mopti–Douentza Amba. L’esplosione di una mina ferisce due Peacekeepers. Biography of a Bomb
Unexploded bomb removed from Glasgow street as residents return to homes
27/04/2023 Regno Unito, (UK), Scozia (Scotland), Glasgow “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 Chiara Pollock Ryan Carroll Reporter An unexploded bomb has been removed from a street in Glasgow following an incident this afternoon. Househillmuir…
Abandoned military tank rusting on the beach in Vieques
27/04/2023 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Porto Rico, Vieques “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 Monisha Rios Puerto Ricans had no say in the U.S. war of conquest with Spain over its colonial possessions or in…
Bombshell found in Panchkula park
27/04/2023 India, Haryana, Ambala “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”. Panic gripped Budhanpur village in Sector 16 after an unexploded bombshell was found at a park on Sunday. According to information, children playing near the spot…
Shepherd dies in grenade blast near Chaman
Officials said the shepherd was in the Spina Tezha area of Chaman with his livestock when he found the hand grenade and started playing with it. Source: dawn.com Pakistan–Belucistan (Balochistan)–Qilla Abdullah, (Killa Abdullah)-Chaman Zona Spina Tezha. L’esplosione di un ordigno bellico (bomba a mano?) uccide un pastore. La vittima aveva trovato l’ordigno tra la vegetazione….
Osing fann skarp granat i kjellaren
26/04/2023 Norvegia, (Kongeriket Norge-Kongeriket Noreg), Vestlandet, Vestland (ex Hordaland), Bjørnafjorden (ex Os) “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”. Han hadde rydda i kjellaren, og funne ein skarp granat. Den eine granaten vart funnen i Os. Foto:…
Resident cleaning home finds grenade
26/04/2023 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Missouri (MO), Clay County, Kansas City “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: Sam Hartle The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department’s bomb squad helped to investigate after a grenade was found…
Panzergranate bei Grabungsarbeiten gefunden
26/04/2023 Austria (Österreich), Vienna (Wien) “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”. Bei Grabungsarbeiten in Favoriten wurden Teile einer Panzergranate und Wurfgranate freigelegt – der Entminungsdienst musste ran. Die gefährlichen Objekte wurden gesichert abtransportiert. WIEN/FAVORITEN. Am Johannesberg…
Afghanistan: One child killed, another injured in mine blast
An unexploded device, a war remnant of years of conflict in Afghanistan’s southern region went off in Kandahar province on Saturday, killing one child and injuring another, Khaama Press reported citing sources. Source: devdiscourse.com Afghanistan–Kandahar, (Kandahār-Qandahār) Distretto Mianshin. L’esplosione di una mina o altro residuato bellico uccide un bambino e ferisce un coetaneo. Le vittime…
Old, rusted grenade found in parking area of Tarn Taran gurdwara
25/04/2023 India, Punjab “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 old and rusted grenade was found by a kar sewa volunteer during cleaning at a digging site for construction of a parking lot at Gurdwara Darbar…
Parts of Fort Totten Park Close After Metal Canisters Found on Site
25/04/2023 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Washington (WA), Fort Totten “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”. Héctor Alejandro Arzate Some sections of Fort Totten Park in D.C. have been closed after two metal canisters were found on…
Live grenade found at sports club by groundsman who thought it was a cricket ball
25/04/2023 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Kent, Swale “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 RICHARD ASHMORE Bomb disposal experts are set to detonate a “live” unexploded World War 2 grenade discovered by a groundsman after…
Back Ladakh teen killed by unexploded bomb from 1999 Kargil War, 2 others injured
According to the police, a teenager was fatally injured and two others were wounded when an unexploded bomb from the 1999 Kargil war detonated near the Astro football ground at Kurbathang in Ladakh. Source: livemint.com India–Ladakh L’esplosione di un residuato bellico uccide un ragazzo e ferisce due coetanei. Le vittime avrebbero raccolto il residuato nei…