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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

New blasting site opened in Saaremaa

A new blasting site has been opened in Sääre village, Saaremaa, primarily for the destruction of explosives found in Saaremaa and Muhu Island.

Feb 26 • 14:18 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian forces infiltrated behind Russian lines and used explosives to halt advance – video

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces successfully executed an infiltration mission behind Russian lines to disrupt troop movements using explosives.

Feb 26 • 08:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Aro" sappers rushed to Marijampolė – a hand grenade and grenade detonator found in the basement of a house

A hand grenade and detonator were discovered in a house basement in Marijampolė, prompting a police operation and an investigation into illegal possession of explosives.

Feb 26 • 06:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'They had evacuated the people and then caused the explosions,' says the Police about the attacks in Machala

Ecuadorian police confirm that individuals responsible for a recent attack in Machala forced families out of their homes before detonating explosives.

Feb 25 • 21:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: A military shell was discovered in Evosmos

A military shell was found in a plot of land at the intersection of Ocean and Papagou streets in the Evosmos area of Thessaloniki.

Feb 25 • 19:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Four dead in explosion at a home in Antonio Ante, Imbabura

A deadly explosion in a lodging facility in Santiago del Rey, Ecuador, resulted in four casualties and is suspected to be linked to illegal activities involving explosives.

Feb 24 • 19:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'Quick, get out!': The 'sleeper' drone laden with explosives that lay in wait - and hit our car

The article provides an on-the-ground report from Belgorod, Russia, detailing the impacts of the ongoing Ukraine conflict, including the presence of bomb shelters and the psychological strain on civilians.

Feb 24 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Sadistic' pair brutally beat and blew up sheep with explosives

Two young men have been sentenced for brutally abusing and killing a sheep in what was described as a sadistic act.

Feb 23 • 23:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

On one side, Al Mencho is dead; on the other, civil war in Mexico... 14 states sitting on a pile of explosives

Mexico is experiencing a civil war following the death of the notorious drug lord Al Mencho, leading to heightened violence in 14 states.

Feb 23 • 14:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Latest news from the Ukrainian police regarding the attack in Lviv

Authorities report a significant explosion in Lviv involving homemade explosives, resulting in casualties and a large-scale police operation.

Feb 22 • 13:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Explosives Found in Two States Amid Terror Attack Alert in Delhi

Security agencies have issued a high alert after IEDs were discovered in Punjab and Kashmir coinciding with a terror threat from Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taiba targeting Delhi.

Feb 21 • 10:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What One of the Suspicious Packages Found at the National Gendarmerie School Was Like

A suspicious package containing explosives was discovered at the National Gendarmerie School in Argentina, injuring four personnel.

Feb 20 • 19:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

North: a terrorist attack plan thwarted by the DGSI, two 16-year-old minors arrested

Two 16-year-old minors were arrested in northern France for a foiled terrorist attack plot targeting a shopping center in Lille, involving the creation of an explosive called TATP.

Feb 20 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Attack with explosives damages vehicle of the president of the parish government of Malimpia, in Quinindé

An explosives attack damaged the vehicle of Denni T. C., the president of the parish government in Malimpia, Quinindé, Ecuador, without causing personal injuries.

Feb 20 • 16:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Teen Arrested for Possession of Explosives

A 16-year-old in Roodepoort, South Africa, was arrested for possession and distribution of explosives after police raided a location based on intelligence-led information.

Feb 20 • 13:53 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Home Alone – with bombs and flamethrowers

A British drug dealer was sentenced to seven years in prison inspired by the movie 'Home Alone' for rigging his properties with booby traps and homemade explosives to protect his drug operation.

Feb 20 • 00:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Farmers, volunteers want clarity on fire risk from WWII-era explosives

Farmers and volunteers in Western Australia's Midwest are urging the Defence Force to clarify the risks posed by unexploded WWII ordnance in the aftermath of a destructive fire at Depot Hill.

Feb 18 • 22:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

An accident with explosives in Peru leaves one soldier missing and seven injured

A military accident involving explosives in a base in southern Peru resulted in one soldier missing and seven others injured during a planned ammunition destruction operation.

Feb 18 • 20:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Spain: 'Man with a Thousand Names' Wanted in Peru Arrested in Madrid

A fugitive known as the 'man with a thousand names' was arrested in Madrid, wanted by Peruvian authorities for alleged explosives possession and involvement in a violent gang.

Feb 17 • 21:18 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

SBU strikes chemical factory used for explosives production deep inside Russia

The Security Service of Ukraine executed a drone strike on a chemicals plant in Perm Krai, Russia, that is involved in producing materials for explosives.

Feb 17 • 15:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Car filled with explosives blown up at checkpoint, 11 soldiers killed in attack by militants in PAK

A militant attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has resulted in the death of 11 police personnel, with several others injured.

Feb 17 • 10:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A man charged in Corsica after the discovery of a cache of weapons in his cellar

A man in Corsica has been charged after an arsenal and explosives were found in his cellar, prompting a specialized investigation by a Marseille court.

Feb 17 • 07:59 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mined Fields in Michoacán: Army Cleans the Explosive Trail Left by Drug Traffickers with Deminers

The Mexican Army is using specialized demining units to clear explosive devices left by drug cartels in the Michoacán region due to increasing violent tactics.

Feb 17 • 01:06 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Ukrainians Recruited to Kill Countrymen with Car Bombs

Two recent car bomb incidents in Odesa, Ukraine, point to a troubling trend of attacks where Ukrainian civilians are reportedly placing explosives on military personnel's vehicles.

Feb 16 • 21:32 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Found bag on crosswalk - evacuates kindergarten

A suspicious bag found in Herrljunga, Sweden led to the evacuation of a nearby kindergarten as bomb disposal experts investigate the potential threat.

Feb 16 • 12:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Suspected bag found - preschool evacuated

A preschool in central Herrljunga, Sweden, was evacuated after a suspicious bag was discovered nearby, prompting police to investigate for potential explosives.

Feb 16 • 12:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Explosion on the roof of a residential building in Bhubaneswar, CCTV footage will reveal details

An explosion due to illegal explosives in a home in Odisha's Sundargarh area resulted in two deaths and four serious injuries, leading to chaos in the neighborhood.

Feb 16 • 07:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

CCTV footage of a loud explosion caused by illegal explosives in Sundarpada has surfaced

On January 27, a severe explosion caused by illegal explosives in Sundarpada, Odisha, resulted in two fatalities and four injuries, with the NIA investigating the incident.

Feb 16 • 03:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man kills uncle, seizure of material for the manufacture of explosives and earthquake; see the most read news of the week

A roundup of the week's most read news includes a man arrested for killing his uncle, the seizure of explosives manufacturing materials, and reports of an earthquake.

Feb 15 • 14:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Russian-owned explosives firm has raised alarms in Finland: 'There are clear gaps in current law'

The operations of Russian-owned Nitro Sibir Finland raise concerns about national security in Finland.

Feb 14 • 04:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Pepe Aguilar denies armed attack against his family: 'It had nothing to do with them,' says Sheinbaum

Pepe Aguilar clarified that an armed incident in Zacatecas involving gunfire and explosives was unrelated to his family, according to authorities including Claudia Sheinbaum.

Feb 13 • 16:46 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

In Chihuahua, 9 drones have been seized in the last 4 years; they were used to guide migrants

Over the past four years, authorities in Chihuahua have seized nine drones and various explosives used by organized crime to assist in migrant guidance.

Feb 13 • 02:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Editorial: The Explosive Storage Tied to Russia Surprises Finland – Didn't Alarm Bells Ring for Any Authority?

A report reveals that Finland still has several explosive and hazardous chemical storages linked to Russia, raising concerns over security oversight.

Feb 12 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Lorry driver who stockpiled guns in caravan for race 'war' jailed

A lorry driver has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after being convicted of stockpiling weapons and explosives intended for a race-related conflict in Essex, UK.

Feb 12 • 12:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The activities of a Russian-backed explosives company in Finland raise concern – warehouses across the country

The operations of a Russian-backed explosives company, Nitro Sibir Finland, have raised security concerns among experts due to its numerous warehouses throughout Finland.

Feb 12 • 04:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FBI investigates stolen military explosives found in The Villages, Florida home

The FBI is investigating the discovery of stolen military explosives in a home in The Villages, Florida, leading to the evacuation of nearby residents.

Feb 11 • 20:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Attack with explosives on banana truck left two injured in El Oro

An explosive attack on a banana truck in El Oro, Ecuador, injured two men, allegedly linked to extortion; one victim is in stable condition with multiple injuries.

Feb 11 • 14:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man suspected of two homicides arrested with explosives in Manaus

A man suspected of two homicides in Manaus was arrested along with an explosive device.

Feb 11 • 14:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Vayu Shakti: IAF's Mega Firepower Show in Pokhran

The Indian Air Force will showcase its strength with 77 fighter jets, 43 helicopters, and 12,000 kg of explosives during the Vayu Shakti 2026 exercise in Pokhran on February 27.

Feb 11 • 14:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

77 Fighters, 43 Helicopters, 12,000 Kilograms of Explosives... The Air Force Will Conduct an Action in Pokhran

The Indian Air Force is set to conduct its largest firepower demonstration exercise, 'Vayu Shakti 2026', on February 27 in Pokhran, Rajasthan.

Feb 11 • 11:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Security Block seizes 5,000 explosives in Playa Prieta after dismantling arsenals

The Security Block confiscated nearly 5,000 explosive charges during a military operation in Playa Prieta, Ecuador, as part of broader anti-organized crime efforts.

Feb 10 • 21:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Like in 'Home Alone', a man set traps and bombs in his house to protect his drug business

A 60-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison for setting up homemade traps and bombs to safeguard his drug trafficking operations in England, inspired by the movie 'Home Alone'.

Feb 10 • 20:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Explosives Found in Apartment of Deceased Resident in Central Gravataí

Explosives were discovered in a deceased resident's apartment in Gravataí, prompting a significant response from security forces on-site.

Feb 10 • 17:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver arrested after being caught transporting materials for explosive manufacturing on BR-135

A 40-year-old driver was arrested in Montes Claros, Brazil, for transporting materials intended for the manufacture of explosives without proper documentation.

Feb 10 • 16:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Drug dealer rigged house 'Home Alone' style with flamethrowers, trip wires and explosives

A couple from Grimethorpe, convicted of drug dealing, set traps with flamethrowers and explosives in their home to protect their stash from thieves.

Feb 10 • 14:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Explosion and gunfire with the police: Armed gang attacked a cash transport vehicle in Italy

An armed gang attempted to rob a cash transport vehicle in southern Italy, using fake police cars, explosives, and automatic weapons, but the robbery failed and two suspects were arrested.

Feb 10 • 13:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

'Like the wild west': Armed gang posing as police blow up armoured vehicle in robbery attempt

A criminal gang in southern Italy masqueraded as police officers and detonated explosives on an armoured vehicle during a robbery attempt.

Feb 10 • 09:34 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Blew up the doors of an armored car

At least six heavily armed robbers attacked an armored vehicle in southern Italy, using explosives to blow open the doors.

Feb 10 • 09:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District of Aschaffenburg: Grenade found in hiking area – detonation in the morning

A World War II grenade was found in a hiking area in Aschaffenburg, Germany, prompting authorities to plan a controlled detonation.

Feb 10 • 08:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man accused of manufacturing pipe bombs in Canberra pleads not guilty

A man in Canberra has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the unauthorized manufacture of pipe bombs and is facing additional charges connected to weapon possession and theft.

Feb 10 • 01:04 UTC

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