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world1 month ago•178 min saved

Thousands flock to illegal French teknival on military site despite explosives risk

More than 20,000 revelers attended an illegal teknival at a French military firing range near Bourges, despite the danger of unexploded ordnance. Authorities deployed around 600 police officers, issued dozens of fines for narcotics and driving offences, and treated about a dozen people for minor injuries as organizers held the event without authorization on a site historically used for testing cannons and missiles.

via CNN|

#bourges-teknival #france #illegal-rave

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Massive illegal rave draws up to 40,000 to French firing range amid ordnance risk

An unauthorised free party drew tens of thousands of revellers (estimates up to 40,000) to a vast French firing range near Bourges, with authorities warning the site may contain World War II–era ordnance; bomb disposal teams intervened after a shell was found, highlighting safety risks at the location as police and emergency services deployed to manage the event. The gathering occurs amid France’s push for stricter anti-rave legislation, though attendees view the protest as resistance to curbs on such gatherings. Around 600 police and 45 firefighters were on site, and several people sustained minor injuries.

via France 24|

#anti-rave-legislation #france #illegal-party

local-news1 month ago•3 min saved

Plymouth braces for in-situ WWII bomb detonation as 1,200 evacuated

A 250kg German World War II bomb found at a Plymouth building site in the Southway area will be detonated in place after one fuse couldn’t be safely assessed; about 1,200 nearby homes are evacuated within a 400m exclusion zone as mitigation measures—including sand barriers and a protective structure—aim to limit blast damage. Evacuation centers and hotel accommodations are in place, with schools closed, and authorities say there are no immediate plans to extend the cordon, following a prior large Plymouth evacuation in 2024.

via BBC|

#controlled-explosion #evacuations #local-news

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Dresden Center Cleared After WWII Bomb Deactivated Near Carola Bridge

A 250kg British WWII bomb found near Dresden’s Carola Bridge was defused, triggering the city’s largest evacuation (about 18,000 people) and cordoning off much of the old town. After explosive ordnance disposal removed the detonator, residents could return and traffic restrictions were lifted; the device will be disposed of at Zeithain, with emergency accommodation set up at the Dresden Exhibition Centre.

via BBC|

#carola-bridge #dresden #evacuation

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Half-Ton WWII Bomb Discovered at Belgrade Construction Site

A 1,000-pound WWII-era U.S.-made bomb was safely removed from a construction site in Belgrade, Serbia, near residential and commercial areas, and will be destroyed at a military training ground. The discovery highlights ongoing risks of unexploded ordnance from past conflicts, with similar finds reported in various countries recently.

via CBS News|

#belgrade #construction-site #serbia

world6 months ago•6 min saved

Unexploded Ordnance Continues to Threaten Gaza Despite Ceasefire

In Gaza, unexploded Israeli bombs from recent conflicts pose a deadly threat to civilians, especially children, with efforts to clear them hampered by ongoing dangers and lack of resources, leading to continued injuries and displacement.

via NPR|

#children-injuries #demining-challenges #gaza

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Twin Boys Wounded by Bomb in Gaza's Rubble

In Gaza, twin children were severely injured after discovering and triggering unexploded ordnance while playing, highlighting ongoing dangers despite a recent ceasefire. The war has caused extensive casualties and left millions at risk from unexploded bombs, with international efforts underway to clear debris and reduce threats. The situation remains dire with limited medical supplies and high risks for returning residents.

via AP News|

#ceasefire #children-injuries #gaza

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Evacuation and Disposal: WWII Bomb in Plymouth Moved to Sea for Detonation"

An unexploded WWII bomb found in Plymouth, England prompted one of the largest evacuations in the UK since the war, with around 10,000 people evacuated. The bomb, weighing around 500 kilograms, was safely transported through the city and placed on a boat for disposal at sea. Plymouth, a famous naval port targeted during WWII, has a history of bombings, and unexploded ordnance is regularly found across the UK.

via ABC News|

#disposal-at-sea #evacuation #plymouth

world2 years ago•1 min saved

"Hidden Danger: Cambodian School Unearths Thousands of Unexploded Ordnance"

A high school in Cambodia has been temporarily closed after thousands of pieces of unexploded ordnance were discovered on the campus. The ordnance, including grenades and rocket launcher ammunition, was found during a search for buried landmines before a new building was constructed. The school site was previously an ammunition warehouse during the Khmer Rouge regime, and it was believed that all the ordnance had been removed. However, many more pieces are still believed to be buried, prompting the closure of the school while deminers work to collect the dangerous material. Cambodia has been plagued by landmines and unexploded ordnance since the end of its civil war, resulting in numerous casualties over the years.

via Yahoo News|

#cambodia #demining #landmines

international-affairs2 years ago•5 min saved

The Deadly Legacy of Cluster Bombs: A Journalist's Perspective

Laos remains the most heavily bombed country in history, with the U.S. dropping over 2 million tons of ordnance during the Vietnam War. Cluster bombs, which resemble toys, were extensively used and continue to pose a threat as many failed to detonate. Over 30% of the bombs dropped in Laos failed to explode, resulting in the deaths of 50,000 civilians, including many children. Despite efforts to clear the unexploded ordnance, progress has been slow, and it could take a century to complete the task.

via NPR|

#civilian-casualties #cluster-bombs #international-affairs

tragedy3 years ago•1 min saved

Deadly Explosion in Somalia Caused by Discarded Mortar

More than 20 people, mostly children and young people, were killed and over 50 injured in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region when an unexploded mortar shell detonated near an area where they were playing. The shell was reportedly left behind by warring factions, and recent rainfall had uncovered it. Local officials have called for aid agencies to clear mines and shells from the area.

via Al Jazeera English|

#children #explosion #mortar-shell

international3 years ago•1 min saved

Belgorod Bomb Scare: Russia Evacuates Thousands After Accidental Strike.

Russian authorities are evacuating around 3,000 residents from parts of Belgorod, a border city near Ukraine, after its own air force accidentally bombed the area. Unexploded ordnance was found in the area, prompting the evacuation of 17 residential buildings.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#accidental-bombing #belgorod #evacuation