Improvised Explosive Devices
Coverage of Improvised Explosive Devices in the Nexus archive.
- Kenya: Army Destroys Explosive Devices, Stopping Suspected Terror Attacks
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) prevented multiple suspected terrorist attacks in Lamu County by destroying four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along key transport routes used by security personnel and civilians.
- CTD claims arrest of suspect supplying drone technology to TTP in Karachi
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a suspect in Karachi for allegedly supplying drone technology and electronic equipment to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The suspect, brother of an active TTP member in Afghanistan, admitted to procuring components for improvised explosive devices and drone-based attacks, with explosives and a drone recovered during the operation.
- SBU Says It Foiled Planned Terror Attacks in Kharkiv, Detains Alleged FSB Agent
SBU has foiled planned terrorist attacks in Kharkiv by detaining an alleged FSB agent who prepared over 12 kg of explosives for remote detonation in crowded areas. The suspect was arrested during a video call with a Russian handler and faces up to 12 years in prison.
- Man Charged for Planting Explosive Devices outside the RNC and DNC on January 5, 2021
Brian J. Cole Jr. was arrested and charged for transporting and planting two improvised explosive devices outside the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington D.C. on January 5, 2021. The charges relate to the placement of IEDs at both major political party headquarters during a critical period in U.S. politics.