Today's Top Reports
Benin
Benin soldiers kill eight suspected jihadists in Karimama
Benin soldiers killed eight suspected jihadist militants during an operation in the Karimama area in the northeast region. During the operation, troops recovered significant amounts of military material, motorbikes, and fuel. This event took place on 05/17/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/benin-soldiers-kill-eight-suspected-jihadists-in-karimama/
France
Man killed trying to set fire to a synagogue in Rouen
French police have fatally shot an armed man who was attempting to set fire to a synagogue in Rouen. The man was wielding a knife and an iron bar before being neutralized by the police. This event took place on 05/17/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/man-killed-trying-to-set-fire-to-a-synagogue-in-rouen/
Lebanon
Airstrike reported in Majdal Anjar
The Israeli military confirmed carrying out an airstrike in Majdal Anjar, killing a senior al-Jama’a al-Islamiyya operative who worked with Hamas. The strike aimed to disrupt planned terror operations against Israel. Another Palestinian Hamas member was also killed in the strike. In a separate airstrike, it was revealed that Hezbollah possesses advanced Iranian anti-aircraft missiles. Israeli fighter jets also targeted a Hezbollah rocket launcher and other infrastructure. This event took place on 05/17/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/airstrike-reported-in-majdal-anjar/
North Korea
North Korea launches SRBMs off its east coast
Friday afternoon, North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast in the Wonsan region. This event took place on 05/17/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/north-korea-launches-srbms-off-its-east-coast/
Russia
Drones attack the Belgorod region
In Russia's Belgorod region, drones attacked multiple settlements, causing a fire at a gas station. Russian bombers also dropped three bombs in the region due to equipment malfunctions. This event took place on 05/17/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/drones-attack-the-belgorod-region/
Below are all 52 event summaries for our reports that we've mapped over the last day. Geopolitical Report Pro subscribers can view complete reports and maps at the links under each summary.
Terrorism Events Mapped Over the Past Day
Afghanistan
Tourists attacked in Bamiyan Province
An armed attack on foreign tourists in Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan, resulted in several deaths. The exact number of tourists killed and their nationalities have not been disclosed. Aamaj News reported that at least eight people, including four foreign nationals, were killed in the attack but provided no additional information. This event took place on 05/17/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/tourists-attacked-in-bamiyan-province/
Benin
Benin soldiers kill eight suspected jihadists in Karimama
Benin soldiers killed eight suspected jihadist militants during an operation in the Karimama area in the northeast region. During the operation, troops recovered significant amounts of military material, motorbikes, and fuel. This event took place on 05/17/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/benin-soldiers-kill-eight-suspected-jihadists-in-karimama/
France
Man killed trying to set fire to a synagogue in Rouen
French police have fatally shot an armed man who was attempting to set fire to a synagogue in Rouen. The man was wielding a knife and an iron bar before being neutralized by the police. This event took place on 05/17/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/man-killed-trying-to-set-fire-to-a-synagogue-in-rouen/
India
KCP members arrested in Manipur
Manipur Police arrested five active members of the proscribed outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), including one involved in an extortion case. One member, Laishram Ronen Singh, was arrested in Imphal West and found in possession of a .32 pistol, ammunition, mobile phones, cash, and a vehicle. This event took place on 05/17/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/kcp-members-arrested-in-manipur-2/
Israel
Drones launched from Lebanon
Several drones were launched from Lebanon towards the Western Galilee, triggering sirens in multiple communities. The IDF reported that one drone was intercepted over the sea, while another crashed near Ga'aton. This event took place on 05/17/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/drones-launched-from-lebanon/
Rocket fired at Sderot
The IDF intercepted a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip at the city of Sderot. Palestinian terrorists have been attacking Sderot as the IDF advances into Jabaliya in northern Gaza. This event took place on 05/17/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/rocket-fired-at-sderot-2/
