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Portland MAC bombing tied to long-running mental health struggles, family says
crime23 days ago

Portland MAC bombing tied to long-running mental health struggles, family says

In Portland, Bruce Whitman drove an explosives-laden car into the Multnomah Athletic Club’s ground floor early Saturday, killing himself and causing no other injuries; investigators describe it as an isolated incident. His mother and relatives say Whitman had a long history of mental health challenges, including bipolar disorder and possible schizophrenia, with prior hospitalizations and a February suicide attempt. Neighbors and police had raised concerns about him for years, and he reportedly harbored a grudge against MAC staff. Police noted the blast could have been far larger if all explosives had detonated. The piece also references a manifesto and Whitman’s past behavior, and provides mental health resources for those in need.

Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bombing
world5 months ago

Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bombing

A Russian general, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow, with investigators suspecting Ukrainian intelligence involvement amid a series of attacks on Russian military figures since the invasion of Ukraine. The incident follows previous high-profile attacks and assassinations targeting Russian military officials.

Ukrainian Forces Claim Car Bomb Assassination of Russian Naval Officer in Crimea
world-news1 year ago

Ukrainian Forces Claim Car Bomb Assassination of Russian Naval Officer in Crimea

A senior Russian naval officer, Valery Trankovsky, was killed in a car bombing in Crimea, reportedly orchestrated by Ukraine's security services. Trankovsky, accused of ordering missile strikes on Ukrainian civilian targets, was the chief of staff of the 41st Missile Brigade of Russia's Black Sea fleet. The attack is part of a series of targeted actions against Russian military personnel and pro-Kremlin figures in occupied Ukrainian territories and Russia. Russia's Investigative Committee confirmed the attack and has launched an investigation into the incident.

Kyiv Claims Responsibility for Car Bombing Killing Russian Naval Commander
world-news1 year ago

Kyiv Claims Responsibility for Car Bombing Killing Russian Naval Commander

Valery Trankovsky, the chief of staff for Russia's Black Sea Fleet missile ships, was killed in a car bombing in Sevastopol, reportedly orchestrated by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU). Trankovsky, accused of ordering missile strikes on Ukrainian civilians, was targeted as part of ongoing Ukrainian operations against Russian military officials involved in war crimes. The attack involved an IED that detonated in his vehicle, leading to his death from severe injuries.

Former Ukrainian Security Service Officer Injured in Moscow Car Bombing
securityinternational-relations2 years ago

Former Ukrainian Security Service Officer Injured in Moscow Car Bombing

Former Ukrainian SBU officer Vasily Prozorov, who defected to Russia in 2018, was injured when a car bomb exploded in Moscow as he started his vehicle, leaving him hospitalized with arm and leg wounds. Prozorov had accused the SBU of misconduct and collaborated with Russia, including passing information on Ukraine's anti-terrorist operations. The Russian Investigative Committee is treating the incident as an assassination attempt, while initial speculation suggested a gas leak as the cause of the explosion.

Ukraine Takes Responsibility for Car Bombing of Russian Proxy Politician
international-politics2 years ago

Ukraine Takes Responsibility for Car Bombing of Russian Proxy Politician

Ukraine has claimed responsibility for the assassination of a Russia-backed politician and former militia leader, Mikhail Filiponenko, who was killed in a car bomb attack in eastern Ukraine. The Ukrainian military intelligence directorate stated that it carried out a "special operation to eliminate" Filiponenko in collaboration with representatives of the resistance movement. This comes as several high-profile backers of Russia's assault on Ukraine have been targeted since last year, although direct claims of responsibility by Kyiv are uncommon. Filiponenko was a deputy in the pro-Moscow Luhansk regional parliament and a former head of a Moscow-backed separatist militia.

Car Bombing Claims Russian-Backed Politician in Ukraine
conflictpolitics2 years ago

Car Bombing Claims Russian-Backed Politician in Ukraine

A Kremlin-backed politician, Mikhail Filiponenko, was killed in a car bomb attack in the occupied Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine. Filiponenko, a former head of Luhansk's local militia, had been fighting against Kyiv since 2014. This incident adds to a series of attacks and assassinations targeting high-profile supporters of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Russia's Investigative Committee has launched a criminal investigation into the car bombing, while Moscow has accused Ukrainian secret services of being behind previous attacks.

Multiple Deadly Bombings Rock Somalia, Leaving Scores Dead
world2 years ago

Multiple Deadly Bombings Rock Somalia, Leaving Scores Dead

At least 15 people were killed and 40 others injured in a car bombing at a security checkpoint in Beledweyne, Somalia. The attack occurred in the capital of the Hiran region, which has been the focus of the Somali government's military offensive against al-Shabab. The extremist group has previously claimed responsibility for similar attacks in the country, including a hotel siege in August 2022. No immediate claim of responsibility has been made for this latest bombing.

Russian Writer Survives Car Bomb Attack Blamed on U.S. and Ukraine
world3 years ago

Russian Writer Survives Car Bomb Attack Blamed on U.S. and Ukraine

Russian nationalist writer Zakhar Prilepin survived a car bomb attack that killed his driver and broke both his legs. Moscow blamed the United States and Ukraine for the attack, while Ukraine denied involvement and suggested that Russian authorities staged the attack. Prilepin said he was driving and had dropped his daughter off five minutes earlier when a mine detonated under the wheel on the passenger side where his driver was sitting. The man responsible fled after exploding the first of two mines.