Russian interference continues in Romanian election
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On Monday, we collected 78 events,
including Russia interfering
in Romania's presidential
election, so let's get started.
A Russian hacker group, DDOSIA/NoName057,
launched a distributed denial of service
(DDoS) attack on several Romanian
government and presidential candidates'
websites on the day of the first round
of a presidential election re-do.
The targeted websites include the
Romanian Constitutional Court, the
main government portal, the foreign
ministry site, and four presidential
candidates' websites, including those
of Crin Antonescu and NicuÈor Dan.
The attack comes amidst concerns of
potential Russian influence in the
election, following the cancellation
of the initial round last year due to
allegations of illegal campaigning."
In the first round of Romania's
presidential election rerun, far-right
candidate George Simion is taking
a comfortable lead with 40.5%
of the vote, according
to near-final results.
He will face off against pro-EU
candidate Nicusor Dan in the
May 18 runoff, following a surge
in support for Dan to 20.9%.
The election may signal a shift in
Romania's foreign policy, potentially
moving away from EU alignment."
"India
Sunday evening, security forces
in the Suranthal area of Marhote,
Surankot in Jammu and Kashmirâs Poonch
district thwarted a major terror plot
after uncovering and destroying five
improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
and seizing communication equipment
during a raid on a terrorist hideout."
"Nigeria
On Sunday, the National Drug
Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA,
intercepted a commercial vehicle
loaded with 942 explosives along
the Kaduna-Zaria Expressway.
The vehicle was coming from
Nasarawa and heading to Zamfara.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested."
"Syria
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have
demolished the main headquarters of the
former Syrian regime at the peak of Mount
Hermon during recent operations in Syria.
The facility, which belonged to the
Bashar al-Assad regime, was raided
by the 810th ""Mountains"" Regional
Brigade and found to contain bunkers
and various weapons, including artillery
cannons, rockets, and explosives.
The IDF has been deployed in southern
Syria to capture weapons that could
pose a threat to Israel and aims to
completely demilitarize the area."
"Colombia
Sunday evening, gunmen on motorcycles
shot and killed three people
on a public road in the Tibu
municipality, Catatumbo region.
On Saturday, Colombian President Gustavo
Petro announced the creation of a ""peace
zone"" encompassing the city of Tibu, in
the Catatumbo region, for the Frente 33,
a dissident group of the now-demobilized
FARC, who were fighting with their rivals,
the National Liberation Army (ELN)."
"Democratic Republic of Congo
On Monday morning, fighting broke
out in South Kivu province of the
Democratic Republic of Congo, even
as peace talks continue in Qatar.
According to witnesses, a team of
young volunteers supported by the
Congolese army came under attack
in the resource-rich Fizi region by
rebels from Twirwaneho and Red Tabara,
both associated with the M23 group.
Rebels burned houses during the fighting.
Casualty figures were unknown."
"Democratic Republic of Congo
On Sunday, M23 insurgents captured the
town of Lunyasenge, located on the western
shore of Lake Edward in eastern Congo.
The clashes resulted in 17 fatalities,
among them seven Congolese soldiers.
Col.
Mak Hazukay, the Congolese army's
spokesperson for the area, denounced
the M23 assaults on Sunday, labeling
them as ""a deliberate and blatant
violation of the ongoing ceasefire."""
"India
On Monday, an IED blast injured
two Special Task Force (STF) jawans
near Karegutta Hills in Bijapur.
Troops are conducting a search
operation in the surrounding area."
"Israel
The Southern District Police
discovered an unexploded Iranian-made
bomb at the entrance to Kibbutz
Alumim, which they believe was
left behind by Hamas terrorists
during the October 7, 2023, attack.
The bomb was neutralized
by a police bomb squad.
This incident follows a similar
discovery of an unexploded
bomb near Netivot last month."
"Laos
Between Saturday and Sunday, unidentified
gunmen launched an assault on three
Lao military posts in Phu Pha Mon
and Ban Chiang Tong, located in Pak
Tha district in Bokeo province, near
the northern Thai border, resulting
in the deaths of at least five Lao
soldiers and wounding of several others.
The attacks were reportedly
retaliation for a drug trafficking
crackdown in the area."
"Mozambique
In northern Mozambique, a recent
attack claimed by jihadists linked
to the Islamic State group has
killed at least two rangers and
left two others unaccounted for.
The attack occurred on April
29 at a nature reserve in the
Niassa province, which has been
plagued by violence for years.
The conflict has resulted in thousands
of deaths, over a million displaced
people, and the suspension of a
major gas exploration project."
"Nigeria
Security operatives in Zamfara
State arrested Murtala Abubakar,
a 45-year-old arms dealer, during
a stop-and-search operation.
Abubakar was found with a cache of
illegal weapons and has been handed
over to the State Police Criminal
Investigation Department (SCID) in
Sokoto for further investigation.
The arrest comes amid President Bola
Tinubu's promise to tackle insecurity
in the northwestern region of Nigeria."
"Nigeria
Sunday night, Gunmen suspected to
be herdsmen hijacked a commercial
vehicle on the Otukpo-Adoka road
in Benue State, killing the driver
and abducting all passengers.
Nigerian forces launched
a manhunt for the gunmen."
"Nigeria
On Monday, an IED blast struck two
vehicles on a road between Rann and
Gamboru Ngala in Borno State, killing at
least 26 people and wounding three others.
The Islamic State West Africa Province
(ISWAP) terrorist group claimed
responsibility for the attack."
"Nigeria
A special constabulary officer was
abducted by armed men during a routine
patrol in the Tafida/Nalado area
of Kaduna State on Sunday, May 4.
The officer, PC-SC Mohammed Ali, was
overpowered and taken to an unknown
location after a fierce gun battle.
A search and rescue operation is
currently underway to locate and
rescue the abducted officer."
"Nigeria
On Saturday evening, operatives of the
Nigeria Police Force in Benue State
neutralised three notorious bandits.
They recovered firearms during a
fierce battle in the Sankera axis
in the Tse-Gondo area near a forest.
Several other wounded bandits
fled the area during the fighting.
The encounter followed intelligence
that bandits from Shitile and Ukum
were meeting secretly in Sankera to
plan coordinated attacks on security
teams operating in the region.
Police recovered two fabricated
pistols and ammunition."
"Nigeria
On Monday, a press statement from
the Bauchi State Police Command
confirmed that suspected bandits
ambushed and killed local vigilantes
and professional hunters in Mansur
village, Alkaleri local government.
The incident occurred at 05:40
in the morning, resulting in
numerous casualties on both sides.
Preliminary investigations reveal that
the deceased include both quasi-security
operatives and civilians who were shot
while attempting to flee from the attack.
The police have mandated a
specialised team to apprehend those
responsible for the heinous act.
" "Pakistan
Four labourers were kidnapped
by armed men on Sunday while
working on the Noshki-Kharan
road project in Noshki district.
Meanwhile, in Kalat district, five
police personnel were abducted by
armed militants while escorting
a vehicle transporting prisoners.
The Baloch Liberation Army has claimed
responsibility for the kidnapping of the
police officers, and security forces are
conducting search operations to recover
the kidnapped workers in both incidents."
"Pakistan
A separatist militant group, the Baloch
Liberation Army (BLA), has claimed an
attack on a prison van in Balochistan
province, southwestern Pakistan.
The group intercepted a police
team, releasing prisoners and
taking five police officers hostage.
Security forces are conducting a rescue
operation and have killed two gunmen."
"Peru
On Sunday, search and rescue teams found
the bodies of 13 security guards kidnapped
from a major Peruvian gold mine just
over a week ago in the city of Pataz.
The Peruvian mining company, La Poderosa,
blamed their abduction on informal
miners allegedly linked to criminal
gangs who ambushed the gold mine on
April 26 and abducted the guards."
"Russia
The ATESH movement has disabled a
transformer substation in Saratov,
Russia, disrupting power supply to
two mobile network base stations.
These communication bases supported
critical infrastructure, including
the GazPromMash oil refinery and the
mobilization center, used by Russian
forces to coordinate their actions.
The disruption will complicate Russian
logistics and defense organization."
"Syria
Two gunmen on a motorbike opened
fire on an Alawite family in
Homs City, killing the mother and
injuring the father and children.
The motive and identities of
the attackers are unknown."
"Syria
An Alawite man was killed in
an attack outside his home in
Al-Za'afaranah Al-Gharbiyah
Village, western Homs countryside.
Unidentified gunmen in a car targeted
the man, who had previously experienced
a similar attack two weeks prior
when his house was heavily shot at."
"Syria
Colonel Salem Iskandar Tarraf, former
head of State Security in Daraa, was
arrested in Baniyas city for committing
alleged violations against civilians,
maintaining ties with Hezbollah and Iran,
and leading government-affiliated groups.
This arrest marks a significant
development in the Syrian General
Security's efforts to combat crimes
and hold individuals accountable."
"Syria
Gunmen set fire to the shrine of
Prophet Al-Khedr in Al-Surah Al-Kabirah
village, sparking public anger.
The shrine holds deep spiritual
significance for various communities,
particularly the Druze community."
"Syria
ISIS militants launched a surprise
attack on a military position in
the town of Theban, Deir Ezzor.
The attack resulted in fierce clashes, but
no casualties have been reported so far.
The attackers managed
to escape the scene."
"Syria
Members of an ISIS cell attacked a
house in the eastern countryside of Deir
Ezzor, using machineguns and an RPG.
Fortunately, no casualties
have been reported.
This is the second attack in
the same town since morning."
"Thailand
On Sunday, an IED exploded in the Chang
Phueak Subdistrict of Narathiwat, killing
a police officer and injuring two others.
At the time of the blast,
police were investigating the
murder of a blind elderly woman.
The explosion occurred when the IED
detonated as police attempted to retrieve
a memory card from a CCTV camera.
Authorities believe insurgent
elements carried out the attack,
and it was a calculated follow-up
to a previous shooting incident."
"Turkey
Turkish authorities have detained
33 suspects allegedly linked to
the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÃ) in
simultaneous operations in Ankara.
The group is accused of orchestrating
the 2016 defeated coup in Türkiye, which
killed 252 people and wounded 2,734.
The detainees, including 20 working
in public institutions, are suspected
of recruiting new members and
monitoring loyalty within the group.
FETÃ's influence has been reduced since
2016, but the group still maintains
a vast network, with operations and
investigations ongoing to uncover its
infiltrators within Turkish institutions."
"Ukraine
The SBU detained a 31-year-old resident
of Mykolaiv for allegedly helping
Russians target strikes on the city
by providing information on Ukrainian
forces' manpower and equipment clusters.
The suspect was hired by a Russian
traitor, Sergei Lebedev, who works
for the FSB and military intelligence.
The suspect faces up to 12 years
in prison if found guilty."
"Estonia
Exercise Hedgehog 25 is a
military exercise taking place
in Estonia throughout May,
involving over 16,000 troops from
Estonia and 11 other countries.
The exercise focuses on planning
and executing military operations,
enhancing interoperability
between units, and testing the
national emergency alert system.
Key highlights include the UK's
4th Brigade fully integrating into
the Estonian division for the first
time, a joint test of the national
emergency alert system on May 14, and
extensive combat training activities at
various locations across the country.
Residents near exercise areas are advised
to be aware of possible elevated noise
levels and take necessary precautions."
"Lithuania
The Iron Wolf 2025-I field training
exercise is taking place in
Lithuania, involving around 3,700
troops and 700 military vehicles.
The exercise will focus on planning
and executing defensive and offensive
operations, culminating in an airborne
assault operation and transitioning
to Exercise Swift Response 2025."
"Gaza Strip
An airstrike in Khan Younis,
southern Gaza, destroyed a primed
Hamas rocket launching position,
according to the Israeli military.
The site, belonging to Hamas, had several
launchers armed and aimed at Israel.
A video released by the IDF
appears to show rockets flying
out of the site after the strike."
"Haiti
On Sunday, May 4th, 2025, the Haitian
National Police's (PNH) Tactical
Drone Unit conducted an airstrike
in Grand-Ravine, targeting the
stronghold of the Gran-Grif gang.
The operation resulted in at
least 17 terrorist casualties and
injured approximately 40 others.
The airstrikes are seen as an
effective strategy against the armed
gangs, but there is a need for better
coordination to avoid collateral
damage to the civilian population."
"India
On Sunday, Indian Border Security
Forces (BSF) captured Pakistani
Ranger Muhammad Hussain in the
Rajasthan area while attempting to
infiltrate the India-Pakistan border.
Preliminary investigations
suggest he may have been on a
reconnaissance or espionage mission.
On Saturday, BSF troops arrested
another Pakistan Ranger while attempting
to cross the border in Rajasthan."
"India
Between Sunday night and Monday morning,
Pakistani forces fired across the
Line of Control (LoC) toward Indian
troops for the 11th consecutive time
in eight areas opposite Kupwara,
Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar,
Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor
in the Jammu and Kashmir region.
Indian forces responded in kind."
"Lebanon
Lebanese media have reported Israeli
airstrikes in the Janta area of the
Beqaa Valley, near the border with Syria.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have
not yet commented on the strikes."
"Myanmar
On Saturday, May 3, junta forces
conducted airstrikes on the Taâang
National Liberation Army (TNLA)
controlled town of Nawnghkio (Naungcho),
destroying six houses and a chapel.
No casualties were reported."
"Myanmar
The Myanmar military is deploying
reinforcements via Thailand to secure an
important base on the Thai-Myanmar border.
Resistance sources report that these
forces are entering through Nat Eain
Taung, a border village, due to the
Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA)
controlling the Dawei-Htee Khee road.
This movement comes after the
capture of the junta's Htee Hta
tactical hill camp on April 19.
Leading the offensive, the KNLA
aims to seize the base located
near the border town of Hte Khee."
"Myanmar
On Saturday, the Ta'ang National
Liberation Army (TNLA) rejected China's
pressure to relinquish territory taken
from Myanmar's junta in Shan State.
During their anti-junta campaign in late
2023, the TNLA secured five vital towns
along important trade routes that connect
central Myanmar to the Chinese border.
Although China facilitated discussions
between the TNLA and the junta, those
negotiations concluded without resolution.
Following the rejection, junta
forces responded with fresh
airstrikes on TNLA positions."
"Pakistan
Pakistan has launched a disinformation
campaign targeting Sikh soldiers
in the Indian Army, spreading
false stories and videos to sow
communal discord and confusion.
The campaign, which began after
India announced diplomatic measures
against Pakistan, uses AI-generated
media, fake advisories, and doctored
videos to spread false claims
of a rebellion by Sikh soldiers.
Pro-Khalistani accounts have joined
the push, spreading divisive agendas
and hatred against Hindus, and the
disinformation has even made its way
into mainstream Pakistani media."
"Pakistan
On Monday, Pakistan conducted a successful
test of its Fatah surface-to-surface
missile, which has a range of 120
kilometers, during the ongoing military
exercise known as ""Exercise Indus.""
This test followed closely behind
a successful ballistic missile
launch capable of traveling
450 kilometers last week.
The test comes at a time of heightened
tensions between Pakistan and India."
"Philippines
The Philippines has deployed a coastguard
vessel and an aircraft to challenge a
Chinese research ship, the Tan Suo 3,
which was detected conducting illegal
marine scientific research within
the Philippines' exclusive economic
zone (EEZ) approximately 92 nautical
miles off the northern Ilocos coast."
"Somalia
The US Africa Command conducted
airstrikes against ISIS militants in
the Cal-Miskaad mountains of Puntland,
Somalia, targeting their hideouts.
These strikes are part of ongoing
support to Puntland state forces, who
have been fighting ISIS militants for
over five months with significant gains.
The Federal Government of Somalia was
informed and collaborated closely with
the US military during the operation."
"South Sudan
The South Sudan People's Defence Forces
(SSPDF) has claimed that the Sudan
People's Liberation Army-in-Opposition
(SPLA-IO) conducted two fatal attacks
on commercial trucks between Koda and
Nyori along the Juba-Tarekeka Road in
Central Equatoria State last Thursday,
May 1, resulting in one death and
the abduction of six individuals.
The SPLA-IO has refuted these claims,
describing them as ""baseless""
and accusing the SSPDF of using
this situation to deflect blame."
"Sudan
On Monday, Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
launched a second drone strike on
Port Sudan, targeting an oil depot,
just two days after a similar attack
on the city's international airport.
The strike sparked a fire at the
fuel storage facility, but no
immediate casualties were reported.
The attacks have raised concerns
about the RSF's expanding use of
drones and its ability to strike
deep into areas controlled by
the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)."
"Sudan
Four United Arab Emirates (UAE) military
officers were killed in a Sudanese
airstrike that hit a military cargo
aircraft at Nyala Airport, with sources
indicating the officers were participating
in a secret logistical mission supporting
the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The airstrikes also destroyed
key facilities at the airport.
The incident has raised questions
about intelligence leaks, escalation,
and the RSF's failure to secure
the airport runway despite being
equipped with advanced systems.
The Sudanese army has accused the
UAE of complicity in genocide during
a hearing at the International
Court of Justice, further straining
relations between the two countries."
"Syria
Clashes have erupted in the Al-Suwaydaa
countryside between forces affiliated
with the Defence Ministry and local
Druze gunmen, resulting in a fatality.
Additionally, Al-Thaâla Village was
attacked with mortar shells, and fighting
broke out between security forces and
residents in multiple areas, including
Al-Thaâla, Umm Walad, and Al-Dara."
"Taiwan
Taiwan tracked eight Chinese naval
vessels and six military aircraft
around its country between 6 a.m.
on Sunday and 6 a.m.
on Monday.
Four aircraft crossed the Taiwan
Strait median line in the nationâs
northern, southwestern, and eastern
Air Defense Identification Zones."
"Ukraine
Russian forces carried out multiple
attacks on the Kherson region in
the past day, resulting in one
civilian death and seven injuries.
The attacks targeted various settlements,
including Beryslav, Kherson, and
surrounding areas, with drone attacks,
artillery shelling, and air strikes
causing damage to buildings and vehicles."
"Ukraine
A Russian drone attacked Kherson's
Korabelnyi district on Sunday
night, injuring a 40-year-old woman.
The woman suffered an explosive injury
and shrapnel wounds and was taken to
the hospital in moderate condition.
This is the second reported drone
attack in Kherson on Sunday, after
two men were injured in the morning."
"Ukraine
The Russian army attacked a warehouse
in a village of the Oleksandrivska
community, Donetsk region, with drones.
The attack caused a fire that
burned over 1100 square meters.
Fortunately, rescuers were able to
extinguish the fire after more than 5
hours, with no reported casualties."
"Ukraine
Ukraine's Defense Forces shot
down 42 Russian drones, with 21
decoy drones causing no damage.
The attack, which began at 23:00 on
May 4, involved 116 attack UAVs and
decoy drones launched from multiple
locations in Russia and Ukraine.
The air raid was jointly repelled
by Ukraine's aviation, anti-aircraft
missile units, electronic warfare
capabilities, and mobile fire groups.
The attack affected the Sumy and Donetsk
regions, with an infrastructure facility
destroyed in Konotop, Sumy region."
"Ukraine
Ukrainian forces claimed to have
killed or wounded 1,260 Russian
soldiers over the past day.
Over 300 pieces of military equipment
were destroyed in the fighting."
"Ukraine
Russian forces launched a series
of attacks on the Zaporizhzhia
region, striking 13 settlements.
The attacks included seven airstrikes,
265 Russian unmanned aerial vehicles
(UAVs) targeting 11 settlements,
nine strikes using multiple launch
rocket systems (MLRS) hitting four
settlements, and 168 artillery
attacks targeting eight settlements.
As a result, 25 instances of
damage to buildings and vehicles
were reported, and two men were
injured in an attack on Orikhiv."
"Ukraine
Russian forces fired cannon artillery
on the village of Ivanopillia
in the Donetsk region, resulting
in the death of a 44-year-old
man and injuries to two others.
At least four private houses
were damaged in the shelling,
which occurred in the morning."
"Ukraine
Russian troops launched a combined
attack on Konotop, a city in the Sumy
region, using over a dozen Shahed
drones and two ballistic missiles.
The attack destroyed critical
infrastructure, but fortunately, no
casualties or injuries were reported.
The mayor stated that the Russians
deliberately staggered their attacks
to target rescuers and medics."
"Ukraine
Russian troops launched attacks
on the Nikopol district using Grad
MLRS, heavy artillery, and kamikaze
drones, causing fires in several
areas, including Marhanets, Myrove,
Pokrovsk, and Nikopol itself.
Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
Ukrainian air defense forces successfully
shot down two drones overnight."
"Yemen
The Yemeni Houthi rebels have accused
the United States of carrying out
fresh strikes in and around Sanaa,
citing ""American aggression"".
The strikes allegedly wounded 16 people,
with reports of multiple strikes in Sanaa
and the northern governorate of Al-Jawf."
"Yemen
The Israeli Air Force is carrying out
strikes in Yemen's port city of Hodeidah
in response to a Houthi ballistic missile
attack that hit near Ben Gurion Airport
yesterday, wounding several people.
This is not the first time Israel has
struck in Yemen, as the IDF has done so
several times in the past year in response
to Houthi missile and drone attacks."
"Yemen
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have
accused the US of conducting around 10
strikes in and around the capital Sanaa
overnight, including two targeting Arbaeen
Street and one on the airport road.
The strikes reportedly wounded 14
people in the Sawan neighborhood."
"Yemen
On Sunday, Yemeni forces intercepted a
boat bound for delivery to the Houthis,
carrying a large cache of smuggled
weapons, including anti-tank missiles
and grenades, off the coast of Ras
Al-Ara near the Bab al-Mandab strait.
It was the second major weapons seizure
in the region this week, following
a similar operation on April 28.
The interception comes amid heightened
tensions and increased smuggling
activity in the area, with Yemeni
forces intensifying efforts to disrupt
weapons supply routes to armed groups."
"India
A group of Pakistan-based hackers, known
as the Pakistan Cyber Force, has claimed
to have breached the websites of multiple
Indian defence institutions, including
the Indian Military Engineering Services
and the Manohar Parrikar Institute for
Defence Studies and Analyses in New Delhi.
The hackers allegedly accessed sensitive
data, including defence personnel
information and login details, and
posted compromised website images."
"United States
The Coweta County School System
experienced a ransomware attack on Friday
evening, prompting an investigation by
the school system and security partners.
Fortunately, no student or employee
information was compromised, and school
operations will continue as normal.
The IT department took immediate action
to stop the activity and restrict access
to the internal network to allow for
ongoing investigation and monitoring."
"Haiti
Protesters in Haiti's capital,
Port-au-Prince, are demanding
an end to gang violence and the
resignation of the prime minister and
transitional presidential council.
The violence has resulted in over
1,600 deaths and 580 injuries from
January to March, with more than
5,600 people killed last year.
The Haitian National Police,
bolstered by a U.N.-backed
mission, is struggling to combat the gangs
due to underfunding and understaffing."
"Israel
Violence broke out at an anti-government
protest outside the Knesset in
Jerusalem as police forcibly
dispersed protesters blocking the
road to the Prime Minister's Office.
One person was arrested for
""disturbing the peace.""
The protest was held over issues
including the failure to recover 59
hostages from Gaza, mass call-up of IDF
reservists, and educator wage disputes."
"Pakistan
On Sunday, a large crowd gathered
near Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi to show
solidarity with the Palestinian people.
The demonstration, organized by
the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ)
party, condemned the ongoing war in
Gaza and called for international
action to protect the oppressed."
"Bangladesh
The Bonolota Express train experienced
a delay of three and a half hours
after one of its coaches derailed at
Rajshahi Railway Station on Monday.
The incident occurred around 7 am
when the train was arriving from
Chapainawabganj, causing significant
inconvenience to passengers.
Fortunately, no casualties were
reported, and the train eventually
departed the station at 10:30 am
after the derailed coach was lifted."
"China
A mine dumping site in Lufeng, Chuxiong
Yi Autonomous Prefecture, collapsed on
Monday morning, trapping five people.
Rescue efforts are currently underway,
according to local authorities."
"China
Two tour boats capsized on the Liuchong
River in Guizhou Province, China,
resulting in the deaths of nine people
and one person remaining missing.
A massive rescue operation is
underway with over 240 responders,
including divers and underwater ROVs,
searching for any remaining survivors.
The accident occurred due to a sudden
squall with heavy rain, thunder, and
high winds, which overwhelmed the boats
and sent 84 people into the water."
"India
A training aircraft belonging to
Pioneer AV Aviation Company crashed
into the airport wall during
landing in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
Fortunately, the trainee pilot,
Parv Jain, escaped safely.
The incident occurred at 3:10 pm on
Sunday when the pilot was attempting to
land the plane at the Dhanipur airstrip.
Airport authorities are investigating
the cause of the accident and the
extent of the damage to the aircraft."
"Syria
A civilian was fatally injured by a
landmine explosion while tending to
cattle in the eastern part of Khan
Arnabeh town in Al-Quneitra, Syria."
"Syria
A young man from Al-Qabba Village in
northern Aleppo countryside has died from
wounds sustained in a landmine explosion.
Additionally, two civilians were
injured when a landmine exploded beneath
their vehicle in Al-Ameer Village,
northern Al-Raqqa, in SDF-held areas."
"United Kingdom
A WWII Spitfire fighter plane, owned
by Fly A Spitfire, crashed in a field
near Hythe, Kent, on May 3, 2025.
The pilot and passenger are uninjured,
and the cause of the crash is
currently under investigation.
The incident occurred near a caravan
park, but no explosion was reported."
"United States
A suspected smuggling boat capsized
off Del Mar early Monday, resulting
in the deaths of three people.
Nine people are still missing,
including one or two children.
Multiple agencies, including the U.S.
Coast Guard and San Diego Fire-Rescue,
are involved in the search for survivors.
Four people were taken to hospitals,
and the sheriff's department is
handling the death investigations.
The overturned vessel is believed
to be a 12-20-foot panga boat."
"United States
A crop-dusting plane crashed in a
farm field near Black's Corner in
central Dallas County on Sunday night.
Fortunately, the pilot was able
to walk away from the scene and
was examined by EMS, but declined
further medical attention.
The cause of the crash is currently
unknown and is being investigated by
the Dallas County Sheriff's Office and
the Federal Aviation Administration."
"United States
A small plane piloted by Ronnie D.
Thompson, 77, crashed in Ellsworth
County, Kansas, on Sunday.
The 1946 Piper Fixed Wing aircraft
went down for unknown reasons near
4th Road and Avenue D, two miles
east of Kansas 232, killing Thompson.
The FAA and NTSB will
investigate the incident."
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