Army Defuses old AGL Grenade in JK’s Poonch

23/02/2024 India, Kashmir, Jammu, Poonch, Mendhar  “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”. Army on Wednesday recovered one old AGL grenade along the line of control (LOC) in the Mendhar area of Poonch district of Jammu and…

Metal detectorist finds unexploded bomb in Port Talbot park

23/02/2024 Regno Unito, (UK)–Galles (Wales), Neath Port Talbot  “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 Lucy John A metal detectorist found an unexploded bomb in a Port Talbot park. Cwmavon councillor Charlotte Galsworthy said the man…

Five injured in IED blast in Pakistan’s northwestern Peshawar city

Five people, among them four children, were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near a school in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar Source: arabnews.com Pakistan–Khyber Pakhtunkhwa–Peshawar L’esplosione di una mina Ied, ferisce quattro bambini e un adulto. Biography of a Bomb

World War Two explosive device found in Plymouth garden

22/02/2024 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Devon, Plymouth  “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 Janine Jansen & Alex Green Hundreds of people have been forced out of their homes in Plymouth after a suspected unexploded…

ANAMA clears 886.1 hectares of liberated territories from mines and UXOs over past week

22/02/2024 Azerbaijan  “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”. Mine-clearing operations conducted in the Tartar, Aghdara, Kalbajar, Aghdam, Khojaly, Khankendi, Khojavend, Lachin, Shusha, Fuzuli, Gubadli, Jabrayil and Zangilan districts from February 12 to 18 resulted in the…

Monk injured in an explosion of unexploded ordnance in Banteay Meanchey

22/02/2024 Cambogia (Cambodia), Banteay Meanchey  “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”. According to CMAC stated on February 19, 2024 that venerable Nheb Sonang, 18, who stays in Borom Sal Prek Phnom Svay pagoda in Banteay Meanchey…

Two civilians killed by landmine in Kharkiv Oblast field, one hospitalized

A landmine exploded in a field in Dovhenke village, Izyum district, Kharkiv Oblast, resulting in casualties governor Oleh Synehubov said on Telegram on Feb. 16. Source: news.yahoo.com Ucraina (Україна)-Oblast’ di Charkiv (Харківська область)-Charkiv (Харків)–Izjum (Ізюм) Territorio Dovhenke (Dovhen’ke-Довгеньке). L’esplosione di una mina uccide un 25-enne e un 50-enne. Un terzzo civile di 30 anni resta…

Đầu xuân trên đỉnh 1020 Mã Hoàng Phìn

21/02/2024 Vietnam, Dong Bac, Lao Cai   “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” Nhiều lần cùng cán bộ, chiến sĩ Lữ đoàn Công binh 543, Quân khu 2 đi rà phá bom mìn tại các tỉnh Hà…

Najdbe neekspodiranih minsko-eksplozivnih sredstev 16. 2. 2024 8.55

21/02/2024 Slovenia, (Republika Slovenija), Alta Carniola (Gorenjska statistična regija), Slovenia Centrale (Osrednjeslovenska statistična regija)   “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 8.52 so v ulici Ob potoku na Vrhniki pri gradbenih delih naleteli na neeksplodirano ubojno…

Bombă de aruncător din Al Doilea Război Mondial, găsită într-un pârâu din Harghita

21/02/2024 Romania, (România), Transilvania (Ardeal) Harghita, Sărmaș   “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 bombă de aruncător a fost descoperită sâmbătă de un bărbat, în pârâul Jolotca, din localitatea Sărmaș. La fața locului au intervenit pirotehnicienii…

Nog steeds veel explosieven uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog, maar ontploffen doen ze niet

20/02/2024 Olanda, (Nederland), Utrecht, Mijdrecht   “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” Luca Berghuis Een raket op een landgoed in Leersum, munitie op een bedrijventerrein in Mijdrecht. Nog regelmatig worden explosieven uit Tweede Wereldoorlog gevonden. De Explosieven…

Granaat gevonden tijdens graafwerkzaamheden in Nijmegen

20/02/2024 Olanda, (Nederland), Gheldria, (Gelderland), Nijmegen (Nimega)   “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 de Duindoornstraat in Nijmegen is dinsdagochtend een granaat gevonden. De Explosieven Opruimingsdienst Defensie (EOD) heeft de granaat weggehaald. Foto–Bron: gelderlander.nl In Nijmegen…

Blast from the past: Cork gardeners unearth wartime bomb shelter outside city home

20/02/2024 Irlanda, (Éire-Ireland), Munster, Cork   “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” It is the back garden find that has shellshocked everyone. Landscape gardeners Aidan Carroll and Eoin O’Sullivan have unearthed what they believe is a Second…

Two civilians dead, over fifty injured in Nkambe National Youth Day attack

Two people have been reported dead and at least 55 others injured following an improvised explosive device (IED) attack that targeted Nkambe in the restive North West Region of Cameroon. Source: mimimefoinfos.com Camerun Territorio Donga-Mantung, zona Nkambe. L’esplosione di una mina ied, uccide due ragazzi e ferisce altri 55. Le vittime partecipavano alla giornata nazionale…

鹿児島市の工事現場に不発弾、

19/02/2024 Giappone, Honshu, Kyushu, 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” 鹿児島市は９日、同市真砂本町の工事現場で不発弾が見つかったと発表した。市危機管理課によると、長さ７５センチ、直径２０センチの円筒形。９日午前１１時４５分頃、埋設物を撤去していた作業員が見つけ、警察に通報した。陸上自衛隊が確認したところ、米国製と判明。信管は保護され、衝撃を与えなければ爆発の危険性はないという。処理されるまで現場を立ち入り禁止にする。 Photo-Source: yomiuri.co.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…

Kézigránátot találtak Budapest belvárosában

19/02/2024 Ungheria (Magyarország), Budapest, V. kerület   “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” Kézigránátot találtak egy belvárosi parkban, lezárta a rendőrség a területet. Később kiderült, hogy valaki a 3D-s technikával szórakozott. Fotó–Forrás: nyugatifeny.hu A mentőszolgálat arra figyelmezetet…

Young Man from Maungdaw Injured, Loses Leg in Military Mine Blast

The Maungdaw Township, 17-year-old Muhammat Ayas, who lives in Njoong Chong Village, a former resident of the city, died on February 14 at around 10:00 am, while going to the creek for fishing, the man was hit by a military mine Source: rohingyavision.com Birmania (Myanmar)–Stato Rakhine–Maungdaw Zona Njoong Chong. L’esplosione di una mina uccide un…

Nine unexploded shells found in Ladakh

18/02/2024 India, Ladakh   “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”. Nine unexploded shells were found and subsequently destroyed in a controlled explosion in Ladakh, an official said on Wednesday. The information about the presence of shells at…

Vintage bomb found in front of Intramuros bank in Manila

18/02/2024 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”. By: John Eric Mendoza A vintage bomb was found Friday during an excavation in front of a bank located in Manila’s walled city, the…

Underwater demolition teams safely dispose of 3 unexploded World War II-era bombs

18/02/2024 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Florida (FL), Okaloosa County, Eglin, Choctawhatchee Bay   “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”. Pat O’Donnell Eglin Air Force Base demolition teams and joint agencies safely disposed of three unexploded World War…

Landmine explosion kills 3 children in southern Yemen

At least three children were killed and four others injured in a landmine explosion in Yemen’s southern Lahj province on Monday, a government official told Xinhua. Source: english.news.cn Yemen–Lahij L’esplosione di una mina uccide tre bambini e ferisce quattro coetanei. Le vittime giocavano con l’ordigno.   Biography of a Bomb

Bomb disposal team called in after ‘unexploded shell’ found at Gullane

17/02/2024 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 and/or enforcement agency for assistance”. By Cameron Ritchie Police are in attendance at Gullane Bents after they received a report that an unexploded…

World War II-era bombs found in Choctawhatchee Bay

17/02/2024 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Florida (FL), Okaloosa County, Eglin, Choctawhatchee Bay   “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”. COLLIN BESTOR Boat traffic will be restricted in a large swath of Choctawhatchee Bay on Wednesday as Navy…

A police station was evacuated after two suspicious devices were found, Essex Police said

17/02/2024 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Essex, Southend-on-Sea   “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”. Southend Police Station on Victoria Avenue was temporarily closed to the public while bomb specialists investigated the devices. The Army’s Explosive Ordnance…

Boy killed by a landmine in Raqqa

A boy, identified as Abdul Karim al-Kahlat, was killed on February 9, 2024, by the explosion of a landmine of as yet unidentified source in his home city of al-Tabaqa in western rural Raqqa governorate. Source: news.snhr.org Siria–Al-Raqqa–Al Tabaqa L’esplosione di una mina uccide un ragazzino. Biography of a Bomb

Szovjet bombát találtak Nógrádban

16/02/2024 Ungheria (Magyarország), Ungheria Settentrionale (Észak-Magyarország), Nógrád   “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”. Bombát találtak a Nógrád vármegyei Erdőkürt külterületén egy szennyvízvezeték-árok ásása közben. A bejelentésre kivonultak a Magyar Honvédség 1. Tűzszerész és Folyamőr Ezred tűzszerészei…

Eglin AFB, local, joint partners to dispose of WWII era unexploded ordnance in Choctawhatchee Bay

16/02/2024 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Florida (FL), Okaloosa County, Eglin   “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”. Walton County. Divers from Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six, Detachment from Panama City, will dispose of unexploded ordnance…

Ελευσίνα: Βρέθηκε βόμβα του Β’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου

16/02/2024 Grecia, (Ελλάδα), Attica (Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αττικής-Περιφέρεια Αττικής), Attica Occidentale, (Περιφερειακή ενότητα Δυτικής Αττικής), Eleusi (Eleusis-Elefsina-Ελευσίνα)   “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”. Πυρομαχικό παλαιού τύπου, και συγκεκριμένα βόμβα του Β΄Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου, εντοπίστηκε στην Ελευσίνα, το πρωί…

Woman sustains severe injury from stepping on landmine in Thanbyuzayat

The victim was sent to Thanbyuzayat Township General Hospital. This was the first incident involving a landmine explosion in the village. Source: rehmonnya.org Birmania (Myanmar)–Stato Mon-Thanbyuzayat Zona Ka Rope Pi. L’esplosione di una mina ferisce gravemente una donna. La vittima raccoglieva legna. Biography of a Bomb

Kinderen vinden handgranaat in speeltuin

15/02/2024 Olanda, (Nederland), Brabante Settentrionale (Noord-Brabant), Eindhoven  “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”. Aan Van der Helststraat in Eindhoven hebben drie kinderen in een speeltuin een handgranaat gevonden. Agenten hebben de speeltuin woensdag afgezet. Er raakte…

Korean War-era grenade found in Mercer Island garage

15/02/2024 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Washington (WA), King 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”. A Mercer Island resident clearing out their garage found an item that’s a little less common than an old gardening glove…

Bomb disposal squad on way to YMCA shop in Ashton after ‘grenade’ is discovered

15/02/2024 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Greater Manchester, Tameside, Ashton-under-Lyne  “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”. This is the image of a ‘hand grenade’ discovered by workers at the YMCA charity shop in the Arcades shopping…

35-year-old man steps on landmine, seriously injured

A 35-year-old man was seriously injured after he accidentally stepped on a landmine in Seila Khmer village of Banteay Meanchey province on Friday morning. Source: khmertimeskh.com Cambogia (Cambodia)–Banteay Meanchey Territorio Khmer di Seila. L’esplosione di una mina ferisce gravemente un 35-enne. La vittima sarebbe entrato a sua insaputa nel campo minato. Biography of a Bomb

Laos’ Unseen Danger: The Lingering Threat of Unexploded Bombs

14/02/2024 Laos  “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”. Rizwan Shah In the verdant hills of Laos, the echoes of the past still reverberate violently. Between 1964 and 1973, the United States, in its clandestine involvement in…

Se ha descubierto un proyectil de artillería de 1895 en el Centro Cultural Miramar de Sitges

14/02/2024 Spagna, (España), Catalogna (Catalunya-Cataluña), Barcellona (Barcelona), Sitges  “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 Policía Local ha sido informada y ha notificado a los Mossos d’Esquadra, quienes han enviado un equipo de los Tedax para…

Landmine children

At approximately 2 p.m. on Jan. 27, a devastating blast from an improvised explosive device (IED) tore through the air near a local Qur’anic school, resulting in the deaths of six pupils. Source: humanglemedia.com Nigeria–Borno–Gubio L’esplosione di una mina (Ied) uccide sei studenti. Biography of a Bomb

Un chico de 16 años halló dos proyectiles en un volquete de la zona sudoeste

13/02/2024 Argentina, Santa Fe, Grande Rosario  “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”. Un chico de 16 años que revolvía la basura en un contenedor de la zona oeste de Rosario halló un proyectil para fusil PDEF…

Elemente de muniţie neexplodate, găsite la Băile Tuşnad de detectorişti autorizaţi

13/02/2024 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”. De Andreea Bedelean Detectoriștii autorizați au descoperit mai multe elemente de muniție neexplodată într-o zonă împădurită la ieșirea din stațiunea Băile Tușnad. Aceste artefacte…

Şırnak’ta, site bahçesinde 1’i patlamamış 2 top mermisi bulundu

13/02/2024 Turchia (Türkiye), Anatolia (Anadolu), Şırnak  “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”. Şırnak’ta, çocukların sitenin bahçesinde bulduğu 1’i patlamamış 2 top mermisi, imha edilmek üzere muhafaza altına alındı. Olayla ilgili soruşturma başlatıldı. Olay, öğle saatlerinde, Yeni…

Landmine Explosion Severely Injuries Two in Kermanshah

At least two Kurdish civilians were critically injured in a landmine explosion in Iran’s Kurdish province of Kermanshah Source: basnews.com Iran–Kurdistan Iraniano–Kermanshah Territorio del Gilan, zona Vijnan. L’esplosione di una mina ferisce due civili. Biography of a Bomb

Muniční továrna v Bořím lese i desetiletí po válce vydává výbušná tajemství

12/02/2024 Repubblica Ceca, (Česká republika), Moravia, (Morava-Moravský), Moravia Meridionale (Jihomoravský kraj), Břeclav (okres Břeclav- Břeclavsku), Valtice (Valticemi), Boří (Bořím)  “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”. Milan Vojtek Do února příštího roku budou pyrotechnici prohlížet další část…

Muž v Plzni přivezl do práce dělostřelecké granáty, chtěl se pochlubit

12/02/2024 Repubblica Ceca, (Česká republika), Boemia (Jihočeský kraj), Plzeň (Plzeňský kraj), Plzeň-město (okres Plzeň-město)  “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”. Klára Mrázová V areálu plzeňské Škodovky na Borech zasahovali během čtvrtečního dopoledne policisté kvůli muži, který…

Punime në rrugën “Elbasan-Librazhd”, gjenden predha të vjetra luftarake në fshatin Xibrakë

12/02/2024 Albania (Shqipëria-Arbëria), Elbasan (Elbasani)  “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”. Këto predha u gjetën gjatë punimeve në aksin rrugor “Elbasan-Librazhd”, ku inxhinieri i firmës ndërtuese ka njoftuar menjëherë policinë. Policia ka njoftuar shërbimet e specializuara…

Woman Seriously Injured by Landmine explosion in Thanbyuzayat Township

At around 3:00 p.m. on 8 February, Daw Ma Lay from Kayokepi village was collecting firewood at a rubber plantation near the village when she stepped on a landmine. Source: bnionline.net Birmania (Myanmar)–Stato Mon Distretto Thanbyuzayat, zona Kayokepi. L’esplosione di una mina ferisce gravemente una donna. La vittima raccoglieva legna. Biography of a Bomb

Unexploded RPG round found in Ghumdhum

11/02/2024 Bangladesh, Chittagong, Bandarban, Naikhongchhari, Ghumdhum (Ghumdum)  “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 group of Rohingya children discovered an unexploded rocket-propelled grenade (RPG in Ghumdhum union of Naikhongchari upazila on Thursday. Photo-Source: tbsnews.net Biography of…

Podgorica: Bomba iz Drugog svjetskog rata pronađena u centru gradida

11/02/2024 Montenegro (Црна Гора), Podgorica (Подгорица)  “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”. Ulici Balšića prilikom rekonstrukcije iste pronađena je bomba, najvjerovatnije zaostala iz Drugog svjetskog rata. Tokom rekonstrukcije Balšića ulice pronađena je Bomba iz Drugog svjetskog…