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Pennsylvania: IID Thrown at Private Residence

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TRIPwire, 20 August 2019

On 19 August 2019 at approximately 0130 hours local time, the Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments responded to reports of small fire at a private residence. Officers determined an improvised incendiary device (IID) was thrown into a rear window of the home, which started the fire. The resident of the home was not injured. The Fire Marshal ruled the incident arson, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Afghanistan: 14 IEDs Detonate in Jalalabad, Injure 123

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TRIPwire, 20 August 2019

On 19 August 2019, 14 IEDs emplaced in the eastern city of Jalalabad detonated following celebrations of Afghanistan’s 100th Independence Day. The IEDs detonated in public squares, in markets, and outside of restaurants. At least 123 civilians sustained injuries from the explosions with no reported deaths. No device details were provided. No group has claimed responsibility, but both the Taliban and ISIS operate in the area.

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Kansas: Pyrotechnic Devices Discovered in Vehicle

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TRIPwire, 19 August 2019

On 17 August 2019 at approximately 1300 hours local time, officers from the Goddard Police Department arrested two robbery suspects after discovering potential pyrotechnic devices, stolen items, and drug paraphernalia in their vehicle. After responding to reports of a theft at a hardware store, police located the suspects at a local farm and home supplies store and called the Bomb Squad to assist with the large pyrotechnic devices in the suspects’ vehicle.

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Israel: IED Detonated at Apartment Building

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TRIPwire, 19 August 2019

On 18 August 2019, an IED detonated in an apartment building stairwell in Bnei Brak. No residents were injured, but the building sustained damage. Several top municipal officials, including two senior city department managers, live in the building. Officials are investigating whether the IED was an attempt to threaten the public officials or if it was connected to organized crime.

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