Manipur: Aerial bomb found in Thoubal, disposed

02/01/2023 India, Manipur, Thoubal  “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. 37 Assam Rifles and Manipur police found an aerial bomb at a paddy field at the historic Khongjom in Manipur’s Thoubal district on Thursday morning. Manipur…

Kumi blast victims had visited grandfather for Christmas

02/01/2023 Uganda, Territorio Settentrionale, Adjumani  “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. According to their grandfather, Mr Richard Okipi, the children started their day running from one side of their family compound to the other, until later…

Britain hands Ukraine counter explosive ordnance equipment

02/01/2023 Ucraina (Україна)  “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. The UK has delivered more than 1,000 VALLON metal detectors and 100 bomb de-arming kits to Ukraine, as part of assistance aimed at clearing minefields, civilian homes,…

Landmine, UXO casualties still 7% fewer than in 2021: CMAA report

02/01/2023 Cambogia  “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Neang Sokunthea There have been 41 casualties of landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXOs) and explosive remnants of war (ERW) year-to-date, marking a decrease of 7 per cent over full-year…

Boko Haram’s Explosive Devices Kill One, Injure Another in Niger

Investigations by THISDAY revealed that so far one person has been killed and another seriously injured and admitted at the Zumba Health Facility for treatment following injuries sustained when one of the devices exploded. Source: thisdaylive.com Nigeria Secondo indagini giornalistiche della nostra fonte nello Stato del Niger, zona Shiroro, l’esplosione di una mina o altro…

Militarul anului 2022: Evghenii Axentii

01/01/2023 Moldavia, (Moldova-Молдова) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Evghenii Axentii, genist militar, sergent clasa a II-a din Batalionul Geniu „Codru”, parte a Forțelor Terestre ale Armatei Naționale. Genistul militar Evghenii Axentii pare persoana care nu…

Második világháborús páncéltörő lőszereket találtak egy szántóföldön

01/01/2023 Ungheria (Magyarország), Transdanubio (Dunántúl), Somogy, Nagybajom “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Autor Csaknem 360 kilogramm második világháborús páncéltörő lőszer, gránát került elő a Somogy megyei Nagybajomnál egy mezőgazdasági területen – közölte a Magyar Honvédség…

Muže z Brna překvapila ve výkopu nevybuchlá munice

01/01/2023 Repubblica Ceca, (Česká republika), Moravia, (Morava-Moravský), Moravia Meridionale (Jihomoravský kraj), Brno-město (okres Brno-město), Brno (Brněnsku) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Nevyžádaná svatoštěpánská nadílka překvapila letos muže z Brna. Při procházce městskou částí Žabovřesky narazil…

Tudi letos odstranili deset ton granat

01/01/2023 Slovenia, (Republika Slovenija), Goriziano, (Goriška statistična regija), Nova Gorica “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Ana Cukijati “Letošnje leto je bilo izredno,” v nekaj besedah Darko Zonjič, poveljnik državne enote za varstvo pred neeksplodiranimi ubojnimi…

Explosievenruimers vernietigden in 2022 weer honderden explosieven

01/01/2023 Olanda, (Nederland), Gheldria, (Gelderland), Arnhem, Ede, Deelen “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Granaten, zelfgemaakte explosieven, vliegtuigbommen uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog en zeemijnen. De Explosieven Opruimingsdienst Defensie wist ze ook dit jaar weer in groten…

La Armada neutraliza un proyectil de 105 mm en la playa de Sancti Petri

01/01/2023 Spagna, (España), Andalusia, (Andalucía), Cadige (Cádiz), San Fernando (La Isla) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Un Equipo de Desactivado de la Unidad de Buceo de Cádiz (UniBudiz), perteneciente a las Unidades de la Fuerza…

Rickshaw carrying three civilians killed by landmine blast in Middle Shabelle

At least three civilians were killed after a rickshaw they were riding was hit by a landmine on the road between Burane and Mahaday districts in the Middle Shabelle region on Sunday Source: hiiraan.com Somalia–Medio Scebeli–Mahaday Non distante dal confine della Provincia di Burane, l’esplosione di una mina uccide tre civili. Biography of a Bomb

Zimbabwe’s women deminers sweep away fear and stereotypes

31/12/2022 Zimbabwe “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. By Thomson Reuters Foundation When Zimbabwean deminer Memory Mutepfa digs up a landmine, places it in a pit and blows it up using electronic detonators, she feels pride,…

One careful step at a time through Lebanon’s minefields

31/12/2022 Libano “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. By Anna Foster A visit to a minefield starts with some crucial safety notes. And they will save your life – when you are just steps away from…

Azerbaijan defuses 10 landmines, 233 UXOs in its liberated territories last week

31/12/2022 Azerbaijan “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. The Azerbaijan Mine Action Agency (ANAMA) continues demining operations in the country’s territories liberated from the Armenian occupation. During the mine-clearing operations in Tartar, Aghdam, Fuzuli, Shusha, Gubadli,…

Worker wounded by a landmine blast in Ain Zara

The Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity has reported that an expatriate worker from Syria was injured as a result of a landmine explosion in Ain Zara area, southern Tripoli. Source: libyaobserver.ly Libia-Tripolitania-Tripoli–Ain Zara L’esplosione di una mina ferisce un lavoratore di nazionalità siriana. Biography of a Bomb

Libya seeks international help to clear developed mines

30/12/2022 Libia, Tripolitania, Tripoli “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Written by: Safa Alharathy An official at the demining unit says that Libya’s capability is inadequate to manage the remnants of war on its territory, as…

The British army’s deadly legacy in Kenya: Declassified UK

30/12/2022 Kenya, Rift Valley, Samburu, Archers Post “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. By Al Mayadeen English-Source: Declassified UK-27 Dec 10:23 A recent report by Declassified UK narrates the story of a teenage boy who stumbled…

Saudi project clears 1,028 Houthi mines in Yemen

30/12/2022 Yemen “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, the Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance in Yemen dismantled 1,028 Houthi mines in the third week of December….

Burkina Faso explosion: Minibus hits deadly landmine amid jihadist violence

A minibus has hit a landmine in Burkina Faso in West Africa, killing at least 10 people, officials say. Source: bbc.com Burkina Faso Territorio Gourma, Provincia Fada N’gourma. L’esplosione di una mina travolge un mini bus. La detonazione uccide dieci persone. Cinque i feriti. Biography of a Bomb

2nd grenade pulled from Kentucky river in less than a month

29/12/2022 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Kentucky (KY) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. By Danica Sauter A second grenade was found in a river in Cadiz, Kentucky in less than a month. On Sunday, the Cadiz…

World War Two: Thousands of bombs still left unexploded

29/12/2022 Regno Unito, (UK)–Galles (Wales) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. By Neil Prior There are potentially thousands of unexploded World War Two bombs around Wales, with emergency services still dealing with up to 20 callouts…

Three emergency services workers killed while demining Ukraine’s Kherson

Three Ukrainian emergency services workers were killed on Saturday when a mine exploded while they were demining parts of the Kherson region, said the emergency service of another region, in which they served. Source: euronews.com Ucraina (Україна)–Oblast’ di Cherson (Херсонська область)-Cherson (Kherson-Херсон) L’esplosione di una mina uccide tre addetti allo sminamento. Biography of a Bomb…

NYPD Bomb Squad rushed to JFK Airport over grenade discovered in box

28/12/2022 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), New York (NY) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. By Larry Celona and Tina Moore The NYPD Bomb Squad rushed to JFK Airport on Sunday when customs agents found a box…

Magnetfisker haler mulig granat op på Nørrekås

28/12/2022 Danimarca, (Danmark), Hovedstaden, Bornholm “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Af: William Husted Juleaftensdag halede magnetfisker en formodet granat eller del af mortergranat op af vandet på Nørrekås i Rønne. Både politi og militær blev…

Dutch AR platform teaches Ukrainian children to identify unexploded mines

28/12/2022 Ucraina (Україна) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. BY HELEN CROWE War-ravaged Ukraine is littered with explosives that have not yet gone off. According to the Ukrainian government, 80,000 km2 of the country has become…

Iraq: Bomb explosion kills three children in Nineveh province

A mortar, believed to have been left by the Islamic State (ISIS), exploded to a number of children in Bashiqa town, Nineveh province on Saturday, killing three and injuring another, according to a local official. Source: counteriedreport.com Iraq–Ninive Zona Bashiqa. L’esplosione di un mortaio uccide tre bambini. Biography of a Bomb

Sikeresen hatástalanították a tűzszerészek a kedden talált 500 kilogrammos amerikai légibombát a csepeli Petróleum-öbölben.

27/12/2022 Ungheria (Magyarország), Budapest “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Csepel (XXI kerület). Sikeresen hatástalanították a tűzszerészek a kedden talált 500 kilogrammos amerikai légibombát a csepeli Petróleum-öbölben. A tűzszerészek a légibomba élesített orr- és fenékgyújtó szerkezeteit…

Muniție neexplodată, găsită pe strada Mehedinți din Cluj-Napoca

27/12/2022 Romania, Transilvania, Cluj, Cluj-Napoca “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Un obiect vechi de muniție a fost descoperit pe strada Mehedinți din Cluj-Napoca. Echipa pirotehnică din cadrul Inspectoratului pentru Situații de Urgență Avram Iancu Cluj…

La Policía Nacional neutraliza en Teruel en el último año 19 artefactos explosivos de la Guerra Civil

27/12/2022 Spagna, (España), Aragona (Aragón-Aragó-Aragoi), Teruel “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. En el último año, agentes especializados de la Policía Nacional,  neutralizaron  19  artefactos explosivos de la pasada Guerra Civil Española, localizados en el término…

Two Citizens Killed in Landmine Explosion in Sa’adah

Al-Masirah Net correspondent reported the killed of two citizens when a shell left over from the aggression exploded in Akwan, Al-Safra district, Sa’adah. Source: almasirah.net.ye Yemen–Saada (Saʿda) Territorio Al-Safra, zona Akwan. L’esplosione di una mina o altro residuato bellico uccide due civili. Biography of a Bomb

Halla una bomba alemana de la Guerra Civil en Cangas de Onís

26/12/2022 Spagna, (España), Asturie (Asturias-Asturies), Cangas de Onís “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. María Villoria Daniel Fernández Soto, aficionado a la detección de metales, halló la mañana de ayer un proyectil en un bosque frente…

Explosiva troballa de la Guàrdia Civil en un port a l’Empordà

26/12/2022 Spagna, (España), Catalogna (Catalunya-Cataluña), Girona (Gerona) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Blai Melgar Ensurt al port de Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Un submarinista va localitzar aquest cap de setmana un artefacte explosiu de la…

Fant granat på fjelltur i Harstad

26/12/2022 Norvegia, (Kongeriket Norge-Kongeriket Noreg), Vestlandet, Møre og Romsdal “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Simen Loholt Like før klokken 15 mandag fikk politiet inn melding om funn av en granat på Slakstadfjellet på Sandsøy. Det…

Roadside Explosion In Western Kabul Injures Two Children

A roadside blast in Kabul has injured at least two children, the fifth explosion this week in the Afghan capital. Source: rferl.org Afghanistan–Kabul L’esplosione di una bomba piazzata in strada ferisce due bambini. Biography of a Bomb

Trà Vinh: Bàn giao trên 1,5 tấn bom, mìn cho Quân khu 9 xử lý hủy nổ

25/12/2022 Vietnam, Delta del Mekong, Trà Vinh “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Nam Long Lực lượng công binh tỉnh Trà Vinh bàn giao hơn 1,5 tấn bom, mìn, vật liệu nổ do các đơn vị…

养护工人清理河道时发现炮弹 相关部门及时到场排险

25/12/2022 Cina “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Shanghai-Songjiang. 新民晚报讯(记者 徐驰)12月15日上午10时许,一名河道养护工人在松江区一处河道边清理河道时,发现一枚炮弹。接到报警后,相关部门到场处置,最终化解险情。当时,这名河道养护工正在辖区内的河道边开展河道清理工作。在此过程中,他发现了一枚外观像炮弹状的物体。该物体表面被一层泥土包裹,长约几十厘米。养护工在发现该物体后,立即报警。接报后,松江公安分局中山派出所民警第一时间赶赴现场,并在周围设置警戒区域,疏散围观群众。随后,消防排爆部门人员到场,经确认,这是一枚抗战时期的哑弹,由于投掷在河道边未发生爆炸,且该区域长期无人靠近,所以这枚炮弹保存至今。 Photo-Source: news.xinmin.cn 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, Biography of a bomb is aimed at highlighting the danger caused by unexploded bombs. Moreover, the…

Vliegtuigbom in Huissen

25/12/2022 Olanda, (Nederland), Gheldria, (Gelderland), Lingewaard “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Mensen die vlak bij de vindplek wonen en daar even weg moesten, kunnen weer terug naar huis. “Het grootste gevaar is geweken”, zegt een…

Blast kills 1, wounds 6 in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand

A mine explosion kills a child and wounds six of the same age. The victims thought the bomb was a toy Source: uniindia.com Afghanistan–Helmand–Lashkar Gah–Gereshk L’esplosione di una mina uccide un bambino e ferisce sei coetanei. Le vittime pensavano che la bomba fosse un giocattolo. Biography of a Bomb

Police urge public to avoid Findhorn Beach after unidentified WW2 ordnance is found

24/12/2022 Regno Unito, (UK), Scozia (Scotland), Moray (Moireibh), Findhorn “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. By Ewan Malcolm Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) has been contacted and officers currently remain on the scene. The discovery follows a…

“500km爆弾”不発弾処理 半径300メートル以上 航行禁止

24/12/2022 Giappone, Ryūkyū, Okinawa, Naha “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. 沖縄・那覇市の沖合で見つかった500km爆弾など不発弾の処理作業が、22日に行われた。2022年3月から9月にかけて沖縄・那覇市の沖合で、沖縄戦当時のものとみられる500km爆弾など、7発の不発弾が見つかった。22日は、不発弾の処理作業にともない、半径300メートル以内で船舶の航行などが禁止され、午後2時に爆破処理された。沖縄では、2022年1月にも那覇新港ふ頭の工事現場で見つかった不発弾300発余りが処理されている。 Photo-Source: fnn.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, the…

La Armada neutraliza dos artefactos explosivos en la playa de Camposoto en San Fernando

24/12/2022 Spagna, (España), Andalusia, (Andalucía), Cadige (Cádiz), San Fernando (La Isla), Camposoto “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Un equipo de desactivación de explosivos de la Unidad de Buceo de Cádiz (UNBUDIZ) de la Armada han…

A young man martyred in blast of landmine

A young man martyred when a landmine left behind by Daesh (ISIS) terrorist organization went off in the agricultural lands of al-Mreiyiah town, Deir Ezzor eastern countryside. Source: sana.sy Siria–Deir el-Zor Territorio al-Mreiyiah. L’esplosione di una mina uccide un 15-enne. Biography of a Bomb

Bomb squad called after item discovered on East Lothian beach

23/12/2022 Regno Unito, (UK), Scozia (Scotland), East Lothian (Lodainn an Ear), Gullane “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. By Anna Bryan Police closed off a beach in East Lothian, after a member of the public found…

Penggali Makam Kabupaten Bogor Temukan Benda Diduga Granat di Bojonggede

23/12/2022 Indonesia, Giava, Bogor “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Sebuah benda diduga granat di Bojonggede ditemukan penggali makam Kabupaten Bogor, tepatnya di Kampung Pondok Manggis, Desa Bojongbaru, RT02/04, Kecamatan Bojonggede, Selasa (20/12). Salah seorang warga,…

Unexploded ammunition discovered at Walvis shooting range

23/12/2022 Namibia “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. by Ester Mbathera THE explosion control unit of the Namibian Police destroyed ammunition discovered at the former shooting range of the South African apartheid army behind Dune 7…

Landmine explosion kills 3, including 2 children in Yemen

The mine, planted on a road in the Hays district, exploded when civilians were passing by, according to local sources. Its explosion left Halil Vahib, 12, Sabir Mashur, 15, Mustafa Ashebi, 35, dead, and injured another 12-year-old child. Source: aa.com.tr Yemen–Al-Ḥudayda (Al Hudaydah/Hodeida/Hodeyda)–Hays L’esplosione di una mina uccide tre civili, tra questi due ragazzini di…

Großgmain: Kinder fanden Granate aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg

22/12/2022 Austria (Österreich), Salisburghese (Land Salzburg), Salzburg-Umgebung (Flachgau) “If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law e enforcement agency for assistance”. Am Freitagnachmittag entdeckten Kinder beim Spielen in einem abgelegenen Waldstück in Großgmain eine Granate. Der Vater der Kinder verständigte daraufhin die Polizei….