Unexploded

Wreck of WWII Ship SS Richard Montgomery Poses ‘Doomsday’ Threat to Kent Coast Amid Unexploded Munitions Concerns

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Sheerness, England — Off the coast of Kent rests the SS Richard Montgomery, a World War II cargo ship largely submerged beneath the waves, carrying a potentially dangerous load of unexploded munitions. The vessel met its fate on August 20, 1944, when it ran aground near Sheerness while transporting vital supplies for Allied forces pushing … Read more

Explosion at Okinawa US Base: Four Soldiers Injured During Unexploded Ordnance Inspection

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TOKYO, Japan — An explosion at a storage facility for unexploded ordnance on a U.S. military base in Okinawa injured four Japanese soldiers on Monday. Authorities reported that although the wounds were serious enough to require medical attention, they are not life-threatening. The injured service members were handling ordnance at a site managed by the … Read more

Explosion Claims Life in Rakhine State as Unexploded Bomb Detonates During Cleanup Efforts

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Taungup, Myanmar — A tragic incident involving an unexploded bomb has claimed the life of a local man in Rakhine State, highlighting the ongoing risks posed by munitions left from military operations in the area. The incident occurred on April 24 in Taungup Township, where a 45-year-old man, identified as U Maung Thein, was killed … Read more

Unexploded World War Two Bomb Found in Cudworth Village Prompts Army Response

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Barnsley, United Kingdom – The Army was called to a village near Barnsley in South Yorkshire after an unexploded World War Two bomb was discovered by a member of the public in Cudworth. South Yorkshire Police responded to the call around 1:00 BST on Tuesday, prompting the arrival of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team to … Read more

16 Killed as Unexploded Bomb in Syria Civil War Goes off in Latakia

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Latakia, Syria – A tragic incident in Latakia, Syria, resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals when an unexploded bomb detonated amid the ongoing civil war in the region. The explosion occurred in a conflict-ridden area, highlighting the continued devastation and danger faced by civilians in war-torn Syria. The victims of this incident serve as … Read more

Explosion of Unexploded Ordnance Kills Two Cambodian Toddlers

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Siem Reap, Cambodia – Tragedy struck a remote village in northwestern Siem Reap province when a rocket-propelled grenade, believed to have been buried since the country’s civil war, exploded near two toddlers’ homes, claiming their lives. The area, once a battleground for Cambodian Government soldiers and Khmer Rouge fighters in the 1980s and 1990s, served … Read more

Unexploded Ordnance Device Detonated in Firth of Forth after Boat Discovery

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Edinburgh, Scotland – A vessel in the Firth of Forth made a startling discovery prompting the intervention of a bomb disposal squad. The incident unfolded on a Friday evening when HM Coastguard received a distress call after the device was found near Western Harbour. Subsequently, Police Scotland were notified of the situation a few hours … Read more

Airport Survey Uncovers Potential Unexploded Ordinance Threat

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Fukuoka, Japan – Following the detonation of a Pacific War-era dud bomb at Miyazaki Airport in Miyazaki City this October, the Japanese transport ministry has initiated a survey at Fukuoka Airport to search for unexploded ordnance. The survey aims to ensure the safety of the airport and its surroundings in Hakata Ward. The Ministry of … Read more

Glide-Bombs Fail on Russian Territory – Hundreds Discovered Unexploded

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Belgorod, Russia – A stark revelation from an internal Russian document has shed light on the inadvertent consequences of Russia’s use of powerful glide bombs. These bombs, instrumental in Russia’s recent territorial gains in Ukraine, have also been falling on Russian territory, more specifically in the Belgorod region near the Ukrainian border. According to the … Read more

Children Killed in Helmand Province After Playing with Unexploded Bullet

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KABUL, Afghanistan – Tragedy struck in the Gereshk district of Helmand province when at least three children lost their lives due to an explosion caused by an unexploded bullet. The incident, which also left two other children injured, occurred as they were playing with the dangerous remnants they had found in the Laki area of … Read more