Građani na području Gospića i Senja dragovoljno predali oružje i eksplozivna sredstva

23/12/2023 Croazia, (Hrvatska), Dalmazia, (Dalmacija), Lika-Segna (Ličko-senjska županija), Gospić (Gospićki)  “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 sklopu akcije “Manje oružja – manje tragedija”, građanin iz Gospića jučer je dragovoljno predao 175 komada raznog streljiva i…

Landmine explosion kills 2 children in E. Syria

Two children were killed on Sunday due to an explosion of a landmine believed to be remnants of war left by the Islamic State terrorist group in eastern Syria, according to the state news agency SANA.Source: english.news.cnSiria–Deir el-Zor–Abu Kamal–Kamal (Al-Bukamal)Zona al-Ensha’at. L’esplosione di una mina uccide due fratelli di 10 e 12 anni. Biography of…

CMAA on track for mine-free 2025

22/12/2023 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”. Reporter : Ry Sochan Khorn Toeur is the head of a family which has benefitted from Cambodia’s ongoing demining efforts in his home province of Banteay…

Man finds WWII mortar round along river in Findlay

22/12/2023 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Ohio (OH), Hancock County, Findlay  “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 WTVG Staff A man in Findlay found a World War II mortar round when he was walking along the…

Unexploded bomb found on beach near Chalkwell as army units called in to detonate it

22/12/2023 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”. By Ellis Whitehouse An unexploded bomb has been found off the coast of Essex requiring disposal units to be brought in from…

Three members of a family were killed in a land mine explosion in the Eegay village

Three members of a family were killed in a land mine explosion in the Eegay village, between Garisa and Dadaab in North East Kenya. Source: halqabsi.com Kenya–Garissa–Dadaab Zona Eegay. L’esplosione di una mina celata in strada travolge un pulmino e uccide tre lavoratori appartenenti alla stessa famiglia. Le vittime trasportavano gas.   Biography of a…

Маж најде неексплодирани рачни бомби во куќа која се распаѓа

21/12/2023 Macedonia del Nord, (Македонија), Regione Nordorientale (Североисточен)  “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”. На 12.12.2023 во 13:10 часот во СВР Штип М.Д.(66) од с.Габрово, делчевско пријавил дека во неговата стара куќа во распаѓање во с.Габрово…

Zr.Ms. Vlaardingen terug na mijnenjagen in NAVO-vlootverband

21/12/2023 Olanda, (Nederland), Olanda Settentrionale (Noord-Holland), Den Helder  “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”. Zr.Ms. Vlaardingen is zojuist teruggekeerd in de haven van Den Helder. Sinds augustus maakte de mijnenjager deel uit van een NAVO-vlootverband in…

Bogan Gate Explosive Reserve in bushfire-prone paddock has neighbours concerned

21/12/2023 Australia, Nuovo Galles del Sud (New South Wales)  “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”. Parkes Shire. ABC Central West / By Micaela Hambrett The only explosives reserve in NSW sits in a bushfire-prone paddock in…

Explozii în poligonul Murfatlar, județul Constanța! Ce s-a întâmplat. Oficial de la Forțele Navale Române

20/12/2023 Romania, (România), Dobrugia (Dobrogea), Costanza  “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”. Daniela MOLDOVEANU Militarii Depozitului 340 Mixt Murfatlar din subordinea Bazei Logistice Navale „Pontica” au executat marți, 12 decembrie, orele 11.00-14.00, lucrări controlate de distrugere…

日に不発弾処理

20/12/2023 Giappone, Ryūkyū, Kyūshū, Fukuoka, Kitakyushu  “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”. 「関門海峡にまだ不発弾1500発」北九州市で再び爆破処理 Photo-Source: nishinippon.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,…

8 old mortar shells detected in border belt

20/12/2023 India, Kashmir, Jammu, Poonch  “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”. Jammu: Eight old mortar shells were found during excavation in a field in the border areas of Jammu district on Saturday, officials said. The rusted…

A 15, was killed in a landmine explosion in the village of al-Merei’iyah

The sources told North Press that Majed al-Fares, 15, was killed in a landmine explosion in the village of al-Merei’iyah, located near Deir ez-Zor military airport. Source: npasyria.com Siria–Deir el-Zor In zona Merei’iyah, l’esplosione di una mina uccide un 15-enne. Biography of a Bomb

Βόμβα του Β’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου εξουδετερώθηκε στο Ελληνικό – Αποκαταστάθηκε η κυκλοφορία

19/12/2023 Grecia, (Ελλάδα), Attica (Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αττικής-Περιφέρεια Αττικής) Atene Meridionale (Περιφερειακή ενότητα Νοτίου Τομέα Αθηνών), Elliniko-Argyroupoli (Ελληνικό-Αργυρούπολη)  “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”. Λίγα λεπτά μετά τις 11:30 την Πέμπτη (14/12) δόθηκε εκ νέου στην κυκλοφορία…

Explosive Ordnance Risk Education in Residual Contamination Management

19/12/2023  “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 estimated 60 million people live with the threat of explosive ordnance, some for decades after conflicts end. Explosive ordnance, such as landmines and unexploded cluster munitions, pose significant…

日に不発弾処理

19/12/2023 Giappone, Ryūkyū, Kyūshū, Okinawa, Shimajiri, Haebaru  “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”. 沖縄県南風原町は１８日午前１０時１０分から、１１月中旬に津嘉山の町道整備中に発見された米国製５インチ艦砲弾１発の不発弾処理を実施する。 Photo-Source: okinawatimes.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….

Two children killed in landmine blast in Al-Baydha

Two children were martyred today, Monday, in the explosion of a landmine planted by the Iranian-backed terrorist Houthi militia in Al-Baydha Governorate. Source: sabanew.net Yemen–Al-Bayda (Al-Bayḍā-Al-Baidhah-Beida)-Al-Zaher-Al-Mardam L’esplosione di una mina uccide due un bambino di sette anni e un ragazzino di 13. Le vittime pascolavano animali. Biography of a Bomb

Hallaron un proyectil de cañón en un predio sin ocupantes en La Elena

18/12/2023 Argentina, Buenos Aires  “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”. Según se informó esta tarde desde la Estación de Policía de Tandil, un llamado telefónico alertó a las autoridades sobre el hallazgo de un proyectil de…

Ειδικοί πυροτεχνουργοί εξουδετέρωσαν με ασφάλεια τη βόμβα του Β’ ΠΠ

18/12/2023 Grecia, (Ελλάδα), Attica (Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αττικής-Περιφέρεια Αττικής) Atene Meridionale (Περιφερειακή ενότητα Νοτίου Τομέα Αθηνών), Elliniko-Argyroupoli (Ελληνικό-Αργυρούπολη)  “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”. Μία ακόμη βόμβα του Β’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου, που εντοπίστηκε θαμμένη στην περιοχή του…

İzmir’de 1. Dünya Savaşı’ndan kalma top mermisi bulundu

18/12/2023 Turchia (Türkiye Cumhuriyeti), Egeo (Ege Bölgesi)  “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”. İzmir’in Ödemiş ilçesinde ormanda bulunan ve 1’inci Dünya Savaşı’ndan kaldığı tahmin edilen top mermisi, jandarma ekipleri tarafından kontrollü şekilde imha edildi. Photo-Source: ntv.com.tr…

Kolbar Injured in Landmine Explosion at Nowsud Border

Mansour Soleimani, a 36-year-old Kolbar from Salas-e Babajani, Kermanshah province, suffered severe injuries in a landmine explosion at the borders of Nowsud city. Source: hengaw.net Iran–Kurdistan Iraniano–Kermanshah Territorio Nowsud. L’esplosione di una mina ferisce un Kolbar di 36 anni. Biography of a Bomb

Phát hiện quả bom nặng 110kg với bán kính sát thương khoảng 1km

17/12/2023 Vietnam, Bac Trung Bo, Quang Binh, Minh Hoa, Dan Hoa  “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”. Quả bom được phát hiện nặng khoảng 110kg, chỉ cách Nhà văn hóa và Trường Tiểu học Dân Hóa…

Egy második világháborús német harckocsi megsemmisülési helyszínét azonosították Baracska közelében

17/12/2023 Ungheria (Magyarország), Transdanubio (Dunántúl), Fejér  “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”. Egy közösségi régészeti program keretén belül a székesfehérvári Szent István Király Múzeum és a HM Hadtörténeti Intézet és Múzeum egy második világháborús német harckocsi…

Carhué: Encuentran proyectil de mortero en el patio de una vivienda

17/12/2023 Argentina, Buenos Aires  “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”. Adolfo Alsina. Un proyectil de mortero, que se encontraba activo, fue hallado enterrado en el patio de una vivienda céntrica de Carhué este viernes, y, por…

Unexploded ordnance blast kills 3 children in east Afghanistan

The incident took place in Shirzad district on Tuesday afternoon when a child found a toy-like object and took it back home, which suddenly exploded, killing three children on the spot and injuring seven others including three women Source: english.news.cn Afghanistan–Kandahar (Kandahār-Qandahār) Distretto Shirzad. Un bambino dal suolo raccoglie ciò che sembra un giocattolo. Il…

Australian Defence Force to fly into remote WA community after grenade is discovered

16/12/2023 Australia, Australia Occidentale  “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”. Wyndham-East Kimberley. ABC Kimberley / By Esse Deves and Hannah Murphy. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has confirmed the discovery of a grenade in a remote…

Horké chvilky v cukrovaru. V řepě našli sovětský granát

16/12/2023 Repubblica Ceca, (Česká republika), Moravia, (Morava-Moravský), Olomouc (Olomoucký kraj), Prostějov (Prostějově), Vrbátky  “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”. Zdeněk Vysloužil Vrcholící řepná (barbabietole) kampaň mohla mít tragické následky. V pondělí dopoledne našli pracovníci cukrovaru ve…

Resident injured in landmine blast in Azerbaijan’s Shusha city

A resident of Azerbaijan’s Lerik district Rahim Habibov, born in 1987, stepped on a landmine in Azerbaijan’s Shusha city, AZERTAC reports citing the regional group of the press service of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. Source: xalqqazeti.az Azerbaijan–Shusha Territorio Lerik. L’esplosione di una mina ferisce un civile. Biography of a Bomb

Calendrier solidaire : le déminage humanitaire de la Fondation Digger

15/12/2023 Svizzera (Suisse-Schweiz-Svizra)  “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”. On ouvre ce dimanche la dixième case de notre calendrier solidaire. Jusqu’à Noël, RJB fait chaque jour la lumière sur une bonne action réalisée dans la région….

Dormant grenade causes evacuation of Value Village store in Toronto’s west end

15/12/2023 Canada (Canadà) Ontario, Toronto  “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 Michael Ranger Police say a grenade found at a second-hand clothing store in Toronto’s west end is real, but does not have the ability…

Unexploded ammunitions found at Sungkyunkwan University

15/12/2023 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”. Kim Hyun-soo Unexploded shells and bullets believed to be from the 1950-53 Korean War were discovered at a university campus in Seoul for two consecutive…

Landmine explosion kills 3 people, injure others in Syria’s Manbij

A local source from the village of al-Yanli, west of Manbij, told North Press that a landmine exploded while residents were harvesting olives in the village. Source: npasyria.com Siria–Aleppo–Manbij Zona al-Yanli. L’esplosione di una mina uccide tre civili. 10 i feriti. Le vittime raccoglievano olive. Biography of a Bomb

ADF deploys EOD specialists to Nauru

14/12/2023 Repubblica di Nauru (Republic of Nauru)  “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”. Australian Defence Force explosive ordnance disposal specialists have touched down in Nauru to support the safe disposal of a World War II-era 500-pound…

MoD urges wildlife enthusiasts to stay safe at Donna Nook

14/12/2023 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Yorkshire e Humber (Yorkshire and The Humber), Lincolnshire, (Lincs), East Lindsey, Louth, Donna Nook  “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 UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is urging all wildlife…

Unexploded WW2 device discovered on Scolt Head Island

14/12/2023 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Norfolk, West Norfolk, King’s Lynn  “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 Louisa Baldwin A Norfolk beach became a hub of activity after an unexploded Second World War artillery shell…

Kaw Ka Rate resident sustains injury from landmine explosion

45-year-old U Min Min Oo went outside the village to pluck branches from a  “Eugenia” plant for their livelihood.  He stepped on a landmine that exploded causing injuries in both legs. Source: rehmonnya.org Birmania (Myanmar)–Stato Karen-Kawkareik In zona Wall Lay, l’esplosione di una mina ferisce un 45-enne. La vittima raccoglieva piante. Biography of a Bomb

U oba slučaja su se za eksplozivne naprave pobrinuli policijski stručnjaci

13/12/2023 Croazia, (Hrvatska), Bjelovar e Bilogora (Bjelovarsko-bilogorska županija)  “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”. Šarlota Brnčić Muškarac je prijavio kako je prilikom rušenja kuće, u okolici Bjelovara, pronašao dvije bombe. Na mjesto pronalaska je izašao policijski…

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

13/12/2023 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 găsită, miercuri, de un bărbat din satul Fundoaia, comuna Sărmaş, județul Harghita, în timp ce efectua lucrări…

There are now more land mines in Ukraine than almost anywhere else on the planet

13/12/2023 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”. By Jen Kirby The sign is red, marked with a skull and crossbones and a warning: “Danger mines!” In parts of Ukraine that were contested or controlled…

Landmine explosion leaves two children from one family injured in northern Daraa countryside

A nine-year-old girl and her brother aged nine sustained various injuries due to the explosion of an old landmine in Al-Saryah area in southern Inkhil city in northern Daraa countryside. Source: syriahr.com Siria–Daraa–As Sanamayn (Sanamayn)-Inkhil In zona Al-Saryah, l’esplosione di una mina o altro residuato bellico ferisce una bambina di nove anni e il fratello…

豊見城市西側海域　不発弾　水蓄保管場所へ移動

12/12/2023 Giappone, Ryūkyū, Kyūshū, Okinawa, Tomigusuku  “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”. 豊見城市西側海域において、発見された不発弾らしきもの（長さ約50センチメートル、直径約15センチメートル）は、不発弾であることが確認され、水蓄保管場所へ移動されました。 水蓄保管場所には黄色ブイが設置されています。付近航行船舶は注意して下さい。 Photo-Source: 6.kaiho.mlit.go.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….

Woman discovers Civil War-era cannonball while magnet fishing in Colonial Heights

12/12/2023 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Virginia (VA), Colonial Heights  “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”. Woman discovers Civil War-era cannonball while magnet fishing in Colonial Heights. Photo-Source For more information visit denix.osd.mil/uxo If you find anything that…

Ejército neutraliza 7 artefactos explosivos en la Vereda la Holanda del municipio de Tame

12/12/2023 Colombia, Arauca  “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”. En un primer momento los soldados lograron localizar y neutralizar dos medios de lanzamiento y un artefacto explosivo, elementos que se encontraban ubicados junto a la carretera…

Azerbaijani sapper injured in landmine blast in Aghdam

On December 5, on the territory of Sarijali village of Aghdam district, liberated from occupation, an employee of the Agency Vagif Sabir Akbarov, born in 1992, exploded on an anti-personnel mine while performing his official duties. Source: news.az Azerbaijan–Aghdam Zona Sarijali. L’esplosione incontrollata di una mina ferisce un addetto allo sminamento. Biography of a Bomb

Unexploded ordnance forces road closures, evacuations

11/12/2023 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Hawaii (HI), Maui County, Kahului  “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”. Some classes were relocated to another portion of the Lihikai School campus and lunch and recess were held indoors at…

Descoperire periculoasă în timpul unor lucrări de asfaltare, în Galaţi. Pirotehniştii au fost chemaţi de urgenţă

11/12/2023 Romania, (România), Moldavia, Galați (udețul Galați)  “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”. Claudiu I Lucrările de asfaltare a unei străzi din localitatea gălăţeană Lieşti au luat o turnură neaşteptată în urma excavărilor necesare pregătirii terenului….

Istra: Našao bombu iz 2. svjetskog rata 

11/12/2023 Croazia, (Hrvatska), Istria (Istarska županija), Pola (Pula)  “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”. Pulska policija jučer je zaprimila dojavu građanina da je prilikom uređivanja zemljišta na području Fažane pronašao predmet, nalik na eksplozivnu napravu. Na…

Garowe Explosion Injures Three Teenagers

A concerning blast, caused by a detonated 37-type howitzer bullet of unexploded ordnance, rocked Mubaarak village in the city of Garowe, the capital of Somalia’s Puntland state Source: halqabsi.com Somalia–Puntland Territorio del Nogal, zona Garoe, località Mubaarak. L’esplosione di una residuato bellico ferisce tre ragazzini. Biography of a Bomb