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….
Unexploded Bomb Shuts Down Cornwall Beach
07/03/2024 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Cornovaglia (Kernow-Cornwall), Bude Widemouth 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” Geeta Pillai In a startling discovery that has prompted immediate action, an unexploded bomb has been found on Widemouth…
Pronađena bomba iz Drugog svjetskog rata. Na groblju u Belom Manastiru pronašli je radnici
07/03/2024 Croazia, (Hrvatska), Slavonia (slavonska županija), Osijek e Baranja (Osječko-baranjska županija), Beli Manastir (Belom Manastiru) “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 Belom Manastiru prilikom radova na Gradskom groblju (Cimitero), djelatnici čistoće pronašli su improviziranu ručnu…
2 Minor Girls Injured in Explosion the detonator
Two minor girls were injured in a low-intensity explosion at a village in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, following which security forces recovered over two dozen detonators from the spot. Source: etvbharat.com India-Kashmir-Jammu Zona Doongi-Brahmana. Ragazzine raccolgono un detonatore, questo esplode, le due ragazze subiscono ferite. Biography of a Bomb
Explosive found by man magnet fishing in Charles River in Needham
06/03/2024 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” A man who was magnet fishing on Kendrick Street on Friday night found what appeared to be an unexploded ordnance in…
Naval mine found and destroyed on beach in Odesa
06/03/2024 Ucraina (Україна), Oblast’ di Odessa (Одеська область-Odes’ka oblast’), Odessa (Одеса) “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” VALENTYNA ROMANENKO Bomb disposal experts of the State Emergency Service have destroyed a mine on the Black Sea coast….
Hủy nổ quả bom nặng hơn 100kg, còn nguyên vẹn, độ nguy hiểm cao
06/03/202 Vietnam, Nam Trung Bo, Binh Dinh “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” Lực lượng chức năng của tỉnh Bình Định vừa hủy nổ quả bom có trọng lượng khoảng 115kg, dài khoảng 100cm, đường kính…
Two children die due to explosion of old landmine in Deir Ezzor countryside
Two children died affected by the injury they sustained due to the explosion of an old landmine near a landfill close to the old garage in Al-Sukareiyah area in Al-Bukamal city in eastern Deir Ezzor countryside. Source: syriahr.com Siria–Deir el-Zor–Abu Kamal–Kamal (Al-Bukamal) Zona Al-Sukareiyah. L’esplosione di una mina o altro residuato bellico uccide due bambini….
Ukrainian rescuers dismantle an unexploded 500 kg bomb Russia dropped on Zaporizhzhia
05/03/202 Ucraina (Україна), Oblast’ di Zaporižžja (Запорізька область) “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” Bomb disposal experts dismantled a Russian aircraft bomb, dropped on civilians in the Zaporizhzhia region, the press service reports. On February 28,…
Authorities safely remove unexploded ordnance from Fort Riley
05/03/202 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Kansas (KS), Riley County, Fort Riley “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 Shayndel Jones Authorities safely removed an unexploded ordnance from Fort Riley. Fort Riley officials said on social media…
NPL tests new methods to dispose of unexploded ordnance on seabed
05/03/202 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England) “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 study compared newly developed methods for ordnance disposal with existing techniques and its findings have published in Marine Pollution Bulletin. Unexploded ordnance from…
landmine exploded in the desert near the Conoco oil field, resulting in the killing of two children
According to a local source, a landmine exploded in the desert near the Conoco oil field, resulting in the killing of two children while they were herding sheep. Source: npasyria.com Siria–Deir el-Zor Zona Conoco. L’esplosione di una mina uccide due bambini. Le vittime pascolavano animali. Biography of a Bomb
Explosief uit Tweede Wereldoorlog gevonden in Rhoon
04/03/202 Olanda, (Nederland), Olanda Meridionale (Zuid-Holland) “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” Albrandswaard. Zaterdagmorgen is et om 11.30 uur een explosief aangetroffen aan de Tijsjesdijk in Rhoon. In een schuur, waar oud ijzer ingeleverd kan worden,…
Granaat uit oorlog gevonden bij werkzaamheden in Heel
04/03/202 Olanda, (Nederland), Limburgo (Limburg) “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” Maasgouw. Bij graafwerkzaamheden in Heel is dinsdag een granaat uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog gevonden. Het explosief kwam tevoorschijn aan de Rector Driessenstraat. Een paar woningen…
14 Tonnen Panzerfäuste und Munition geborgen
04/03/202 Austria (Österreich), Bassa Austria (Niederösterreich) 80 Einsätze absolvierte der Entminungsdienst in Niederösterreich, dabei wurden 13,9 Tonnen Kriegsmaterial beseitigt. Auf dem zweiten Platz, was die Zahl der Einsätze betrifft, steht die Steiermark mit 23,2 Tonnen in 155 Einsätzen, gefolgt von Oberösterreich mit etwa 6,4 Tonnen bei 145 Einsätzen. Das Schlusslicht bildet Vorarlberg mit sieben Einsätzen…
Child killed in landmine blast in Syria’s Raqqa
A child lost his life on Wednesday in a blast of a landmine in a village in the southern countryside of Qamishli, northeast Syria. Source: npasyria.com Siria–Al-Raqqa Territorio Qamishli, zona Tel Hamis, località Rihaya Suda. L’esplosione di una mina uccide un bambino di 7 anni. Biography of a Bomb
Bomb squad called to Abbotsford, B.C., thrift store after grenade is donated
03/03/202 Canada, (Canadà), Columbia Britannica, (British Columbia) “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” Thrift stores can be a treasure trove of unusual finds, but a discovery in a donation bin at an Abbotsford, B.C., store set…
Student punished for fake grenade
03/03/202 Stati Uniti (United States-USA), Georgia (GA) “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” Bulloch County. Statesboro. A middle school student wearing a fake grenade around his neck Tuesday will be disciplined by school authorities. The life-sized…
An unexploded grenade from the First World War was found in Mogila, Bitola
03/03/202 Macedonia del Nord (Македонија), Sudoccidentale (Југозападен), Pelagonia (Пелагониски регион), Bitola (Битола) “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 grenade from the First World War was found yesterday in the Bitola village of Mogila. Yesterday…
Landmine blast leaves 2 children dead in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor
The source added the explosion led to the immediate killing of Muhaid al-Dablan, 13, and Issa al-Ayid, 11. Source: npasyria.com Siria–Deir el-Zor Territorio Sukkariya. L’esplosione di una mina uccide due ragazzini di 13 e 11 anni. Biography of a Bomb
Unexploded World War II shell discovered in Magilligan
02/03/202 Regno Unito, (UK), Irlanda del Nord, (Northern Ireland-Tuaisceart Éireann-Norlin Airlann), Londonderry “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” Causeway Coast e Glens. An unexploded World War II shell has been discovered Magilligan. A security alert was…
United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Clearance makes Ground Safer for Communities in Amadi
02/03/202 Sudan del Sud (South Sudan), Stato Jubek, Juba (Giuba) “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 Amadi, a village located a few kilometers from South Sudan’s capital, Juba, local communities used to live in fear….
340 kg aerial bomb found in Kampong Cham province safely removed
02/03/202 Cambogia, Kampong Cham “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 the social media message of the Royal Government delegate in charge of the director-general of CMAC, Heng Ratana, on February 28, 2024, the bomb…
2 killed, 4 injured by Houthi landmine explosion in N. Yemen
The Yemeni government said on Monday that a landmine explosion killed two people and seriously injured four others in Yemen’s northern province of Al-Jawf. Source: english.news.cn Yemen–Al-Jawf L’esplosione di una mina uccide due civili. Quattro i feriti. Biography of a Bomb
Rusted Grenade Found In Kishtwar
01/03/202 India, Kashmir, Jammu “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 rusted grenade was found on the roadside in Kishtwar district on Sunday, police said. Kishtwar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Abdul Qayoom said the explosive…
Unexploded bomb found on Hunstanton beach last week was detonated with controlled explosion
01/03/2024 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Norfolk, West Norfolk, King’s Lynn, Hunstanton “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 Carter A bomb which was discovered on a popular town beach last week was detonated in…
Granaat aangetroffen in Doesburg en tot ontploffing gebracht
01/03/202 Olanda, (Nederland), Gheldria, (Gelderland) “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 stukje bos tussen de Monseigneur Bekkerslaan en de Kraakselaan in Doesburg is donderdagmiddag een explosief gevonden. De Explosieven Opruimingsdienst Defensie (EOD) heeft de…
IS Landmine Kills 14 Truffle Hunters in Syria Desert
A blast Sunday from a landmine left by the Islamic State group killed 14 people foraging for truffles in the Syrian desert, state media said Source: voanews.com Siria–Al-Raqqa L’esplosione di una mina uccide 14 civili. Le vittime cercavano tartufi. Biography of a Bomb
Unexploded ordnance detonated on Brady’s Beach on NSW South Coast
29/02/2024 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” The Defence Force was called after a military marker was found by a girl collecting shells at the beach. The device…
米国製不発弾17発を処理 半径3000メートルは入水禁止 あす2月20日、名護市幸喜の沖で 陸上の交通規制なし
29/02/2024 Giappone, Ryūkyū, Kyūshū, Okinawa, Nago, Koki “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” 沖縄県名護市の幸喜沖で２０日午前１１時半ごろから、米国製６インチ砲弾１５発、５インチ砲弾１発、４インチ砲弾１発の不発弾処理が実施される。 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….
Na Planini naleteli na mino iz 2. svetovne vojne
29/02/2024 Slovenia, (Republika Slovenija), Stiria (Štajerska-Slovenska Štajerska), Savinja (Savinjska 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” Na Planini pri Sevnici je danes okoli 13. ure občan pri delu na travniku naletel na neeksplodirano ubojno sredstvo….
Man named Mousab al-Sheikh killed by a landmine
A man, identified as 27-year-old Mousab Mohammad Hussein Sharrouf al-Sheikh from Morek town in northern rural Hama governorate, was killed on February 23, 2024, by the explosion of a landmine Source: news.snhr.org Siria–Hama–Morek (Murki-Murek) Territorio Tal al-Sawwan. L’esplosione di una mina uccide un 27-enne. La vittima raccoglieva frutta e verdure in un campo agricolo. Biography…
2023 beseitigte Entminungsdienst 51 Tonnen Kriegsmaterial
28/02/2024 Austria (Österreich) 2023 ist der Entminungsdienst (EMD) des Bundesheeres 1.075 Mal im Einsatz gewesen, um Kriegsrelikte zu bergen und zu vernichten. Dabei handelte es sich um insgesamt 51.292 Kilogramm Kriegsmaterial verschiedenster Art: Die Spezialisten machten u.a. 27,2 Tonnen Infanteriemunition, 275 Handgranaten, 17 Panzerfäuste und 45 Fliegerbombenblindgänger unschädlich und tragen so „täglich dazu bei, Österreich…