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conflictdefense1 year ago

"IDF Confirms Three Soldiers Killed, 14 Wounded in Gaza Battle"

Three IDF soldiers were killed and 14 others wounded in southern Gaza after encountering booby traps while operating in a two-story building. An IDF combat helicopter arrived at the scene and engaged the terrorists responsible, with the IDF believing that the terrorists were killed in the encounter. The fallen soldiers were named as 19-year-old Sergeant Dolev Malka, 19-year-old Sergeant Afik Tery, and 20-year-old Sergeant Inon Yitzhak.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#booby-traps#casualties#conflictdefense
archaeology2 years ago

Unveiling China's First Emperor's Tomb: The Fear of Booby Traps

Archaeologists are hesitant to open the 2,200-year-old tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, due to fears of deadly booby traps. Ancient accounts describe the tomb as filled with mercury and crossbows ready to fire. Recent studies have found higher than expected mercury concentrations around the tomb, supporting the possibility of booby traps. Concerns about damaging the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the significance of the terracotta army also contribute to the hesitation.

via Yahoo News|
#archaeology#booby-traps#china
archaeology2 years ago

"The Fearful Hesitation: Unveiling China's First Emperor's Tomb"

Archaeologists are hesitant to open the 2,200-year-old tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, due to fears of deadly booby traps. Ancient accounts describe crossbows and mercury-filled rivers inside the tomb, and a recent study found higher-than-expected mercury concentrations around the site. Qin Shi Huang, known for his obsession with drinking mercury, may have died from mercury poisoning. The tomb, guarded by the Terracotta Army, remains unexplored to preserve its integrity as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

via Business Insider|
#archaeology#booby-traps#china
conflictsecurity2 years ago

"Russia's Expansive Mining Operations Extend to Unlikely Targets: Fridges, Toys, and Books in Ukraine"

Ukrainian military engineers have revealed that Russian soldiers, who previously occupied Ukrainian territory, have left behind a dangerous legacy of land mines and booby traps. These explosives have been hidden in everyday items such as fridges, toys, and even children's books. The widespread deployment of land mines and traps has made Ukraine the most mined country in the world, with over 40% of its territory potentially contaminated. Demining efforts are underway, but the process is painstaking and deadly, requiring sappers to manually clear the area using metal detectors and other equipment. The removal of these explosives could take centuries and cost tens of billions of dollars.

via Business Insider|
#booby-traps#conflictsecurity#demining
conflictwarfare2 years ago

"Ukrainian Troops Face Devastating Threats: Land Mines, Booby Traps, and Trip Wires"

Land mines, booby traps, and trip wires are causing severe injuries to Ukrainian troops during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Dense minefields are forcing soldiers to abandon tanks and undertake dangerous demining work. Soldiers use probes, metal detectors, and unconventional methods to locate and clear mines, including identifying booby traps through dead animals and using fiberglass rods instead of metal detectors. Russian troops frequently bury mines with anti-handling devices, targeting soldiers who try to disable trip wires. Plastic mines, known as butterfly or petal mines, are particularly difficult to treat due to the inability to locate plastic shrapnel with traditional methods. Wounds caused by mines are more common than those caused by artillery.

via Business Insider|
#booby-traps#conflictwarfare#demining