All articles tagged with #securityconflict
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Russian security forces launched a "counter-terrorist operation" in parts of Nalchik and the Cherek district after a group of gunmen opened fire on them, according to local authorities and the National Anti-terrorist Committee. The situation is still developing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Security forces in Somalia have killed all five attackers who besieged the SYL Hotel in Mogadishu, resulting in the deaths of three soldiers and injuries to 27 people. The al-Shabab extremist group claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in a usually secure area near the presidential palace. The situation is now under control, with the hotel secured and normalcy returning, as Somalia's government continues its offensive against al-Shabab.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Gunmen abducted 15 children from a boarding school in northwestern Nigeria, marking the third mass kidnapping in the region in less than a week. School abductions have become common in Nigeria's northern region, with armed gangs targeting schools for ransom. The attacks highlight the security crisis in the country, with no group claiming responsibility for the abductions. Security forces are conducting rescue operations, and Nigeria's Vice President has assured efforts to find and rescue the abducted children.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Russian security forces conducted a special operation in Ingushetia, killing six alleged militants after they opened fire on law enforcement in a residential building. Counter-terrorism emergency powers were introduced in the town of Karabulak, and the operation has ended, but the counter-terrorism operation regime remains in place. The identities of the militants are being established, and Ingushetia, a small region in Russia, has a history of battling armed insurgency by Islamist militant groups.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Jerusalem Post
An Israeli soldier was wounded in a shootout with suspected drug smugglers on the Egypt-Israel border near the Nitzana crossing. The IDF identified around 20 suspects on the Egyptian side, some of whom were armed. Following the incident, six drug smugglers were arrested by Egyptian security officials. The IDF is now searching the area for potential terrorist infiltration, as there are increased fears of such incidents during anti-drug smuggling operations. Smuggling through the Negev border has been a persistent problem for both Israel and Egypt.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Three terrorists carried out a shooting attack in the Israeli settlement of Adora in the West Bank, injuring one resident and prompting a swift response from Israeli security personnel. The IDF eliminated the terrorists after they infiltrated the community and fired at troops on patrol, with one resident sustaining a gunshot wound to the leg. The injured individual was evacuated for treatment, and the IDF continues to search for any additional terrorists in the area.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Islamist militants carried out a bomb and gun attack on a police station in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, killing at least 23 soldiers. The attack was claimed by a Pakistani Taliban group and occurred in the lawless tribal regions bordering Afghanistan. The police station was being used as a base camp by the Pakistani Army.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Fresh gunfire was heard in a suburb of Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, as security forces searched for suspects linked to a jailbreak and a failed attack on a military barracks that resulted in over 13 deaths. Dozens of inmates escaped during the jailbreak, and a manhunt is underway to recapture them. The country has imposed a nationwide curfew, and flights have been disrupted at Freetown International Airport. The motive behind the attacks is still under investigation, and the international community has condemned the violence.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Times of Israel
A 26-year-old Israeli security guard was lightly wounded in a stabbing attack at the Giv’at Hamivtar light rail station in Jerusalem. The 19-year-old Palestinian assailant from East Jerusalem was shot by another security guard at the scene and is in serious condition. The attack led to a temporary halt in the light rail service. This incident follows a suspected car-ramming attack earlier in the day, where an Israeli security guard was lightly injured. Violence has been escalating in the region, with an increase in Palestinian attacks against Israelis and revenge attacks by extremist Jewish settlers against Palestinians.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The News International
Three soldiers, including a major, were martyred in separate shootouts with terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Major Amir Aziz and Sepoy Muhammad Arif were killed during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, while Havildar Muntazir Shah was martyred during an exchange of fire in the Khyber district. The army chief, General Asim Munir, visited the area and vowed that the nation will not be coerced by terrorists, emphasizing the resolve to fight against terrorism.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
The Head of Ukraine's Security Service, Vasyl Maliuk, revealed details of the first attack on the Crimean Bridge, which took place in October 2022. The attack involved a truck with explosives wrapped in foil, with a cargo weight equivalent to 42 Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles. Maliuk stated that the operation was planned and executed solely by Ukrainian forces, without the involvement of foreign intelligence services. In a subsequent attack in July 2023, naval surface drones were used to strike the bridge. Maliuk described the intense preparations and emotions surrounding both attacks, highlighting the success of the operations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Times of Israel
A Palestinian woman attempted to stab a security guard at a light rail station in Jerusalem before being shot in the leg by the guard. The incident took place near Police National Headquarters, and no other injuries were reported. The suspect, a 50-year-old resident of a predominantly Jewish neighborhood, is in good condition. Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have been high in the region, with frequent military raids and deadly terror attacks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Indiatimes.com
Four security forces, including three police officers and a paramilitary soldier, were killed in a shootout with militants in Balochistan province, Pakistan. One militant was also killed, while others managed to escape. The attackers used hand grenades, rocket-propelled grenades, and assault rifles during the attack. No group has claimed responsibility, but militants from the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are known to operate in the area.