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201,712,280,016
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
4
Afghanistan
6
South Asia
Nangarhar
Ghani Khel district
34.195782
70.787483
3
0
null
12/28/2017: Assailants attacked border police personnel in Ghani Khel district, Nangarhar, Afghanistan. Four police officers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Taliban.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
9
Unknown
null
null
null
null
3
Police
25
Police Security Forces/Officers
Afghan Border Police (ABP)
Fifth Brigade Officers
4
Afghanistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Taliban
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Taliban kill 4 border police in Nangarhar ambush," Pajhwok Afghan News English, December 28, 2017.
"Highlights: Pakistan Pashto Press 29 December 2017," Summary, December 29, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
4
0.893287
201,712,280,018
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
123
Mali
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Mopti
Bulkessy
14.296548
-2.545921
2
0
The incident occurred near the Burkina Faso border.
12/28/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel in Bulkessy, Mopti, Mali. Three soldiers were killed and three soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
4
Military
34
Military Personnel (soldiers, troops, officers, forces)
Malian Army
Soldiers
123
Mali
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
8
Landmine
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Three Soldiers Killed In Central Mali Mine Blast," AFP (World Service), December 28, 2017.
"Landmine explosion kills 3 soldiers in Mali," Anadolu Ajansi, December 28, 2017.
"Africa Command OSINT Daily 28 December 2017," Summary, December 29, 2017.
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
6
0.86671
201,712,280,019
2,017
12
28
null
1
null
160
Philippines
5
Southeast Asia
Maguindanao
Shariff Aguak
6.862806
124.443649
1
0
The incident occurred in the Datu Hoffer area.
12/28/2017: Assailants abducted six farmers in Datu Hoffer, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. Four hostages escaped, while the remaining two were executed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
6
Hostage Taking (Kidnapping)
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
71
Race/Ethnicity Identified
Not Applicable
Teduray Farmers: Kannie Minggil, Mael Minggil, Elvin Minggil
160
Philippines
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM)
null
null
null
null
null
The specific motive is unknown; however, sources stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the deaths of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) members in recent security operations against the group. Sources also stated that the victims were used as human shields to protect the BIFM from security operations.
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
1
6
0
null
-99
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
6
Combination
4
The victims included Teduray farmers Uzik Labina, Alex Mintos and Hector Mintos. Four of the hostage victims escaped on an unknown date. The remaining two hostage victims were killed on an unknown date.
"Cop slain, 5 colleagues wounded in BIFF attack.(Mindanao)," Manila Bulletin, January 1, 2018.
"BIFF kills 2 kidnapped farmers, burns villages in Maguindanao.(National)," Manila Bulletin, December 30, 2017.
"Philippines: Highlights of Terrorist, Counterterrorist Activities 16-31 December 2017," Summary, December 16, 2017.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
2
0.777494
201,712,280,020
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
182
Somalia
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Bakool
Hudur
4.120602
43.890526
1
0
The incident occurred in the Burayaasha area.
12/28/2017: Assailants fired mortars targeting an Ethiopian African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) base in Hudur, Bakool, Somalia. There were no reported casualties in the attack. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
4
Military
27
Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost
African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)
Ethiopian Base
422
International
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Al-Shabaab
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
8
Personal claim
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
11
Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Mortars were used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Highlights: Somalia Daily Media Highlights 29 - 31 December 2017," Summary, December 29, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
0
1
1
1
null
0
0.917275
201,712,280,021
2,017
12
29
null
0
null
37
Cameroon
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Extreme-North
Kordo
11.24944
13.999003
1
0
The incident occurred near Kolofata.
12/29/2017: Two suicide bombers detonated after being intercepted by vigilance committee members in Kordo, Kolofata, Extreme-North, Cameroon. The two assailant were the only reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that Boko Haram carried out the attempted attack.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
1
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
20
Unknown
null
null
Unknown
Unknown
37
Cameroon
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Boko Haram
null
null
null
null
null
null
1
null
null
0
2
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
13
Suicide (carried bodily by human being)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
2
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Xinhua: 1st Ld Writethru: Three Killed In Suspected Boko Haram Attacks In Cameroon," Xinhua, December 29, 2017.
"SOCAFRICA: Native Prospector West Africa VEO Tracker 19 DEC 2017 - 01 JAN 2018," SOCAFRICA, December 19, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
1
1
0
1
null
2
0.92928
201,712,280,022
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
147
Nigeria
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Borno
Amarwa
11.696901
13.071678
2
0
The incident occurred in Konduga district.
12/28/2017: A suicide bomber detonated explosives at a market in Amarwa, Konduga, Borno, Nigeria. In addition to the suicide bomber, three civilians were killed and 13 others were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Boko Haram.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
1
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
74
Marketplace/Plaza/Square
Unknown
Market
147
Nigeria
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Boko Haram
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
1
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
13
Suicide (carried bodily by human being)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
1
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the lowest reliable estimates are reported here.
"Four die in Borno suicide attack," The Nation Nigeria, December 28, 2017.
"Suicide bomber kills six in Nigerian market," News24, December 28, 2017.
"SOCAFRICA: Native Prospector West Africa VEO Tracker 19 DEC 2017 - 01 JAN 2018," SOCAFRICA, December 19, 2017.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
17
0.92928
201,712,280,023
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
92
India
6
South Asia
Bihar
Sahajpur-Sahiyaar
24.744979
84.364248
2
0
The incident occurred in the Aurangabad district.
12/28/2017: Assailants raided a road construction site and set fire to several vehicles in Sahajpur-Sahiyaar, Bihar, India. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Maoists.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
7
Facility/Infrastructure Attack
null
null
null
null
1
Business
12
Construction
Unknown
Construction Site
92
India
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Maoists
null
null
null
null
null
The specific motive is unknown; however, sources noted that the targeted construction company had previously received threats from Maoists for refusing to respond to an extortion demand.
0
null
null
0
50
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
8
Incendiary
18
Arson/Fire
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
Several vehicles were damaged in the attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"In Bihar's Aurangabad, Maoists torch vehicles of construction company which refused to pay levy," India Today, December 30, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
0
0.803067
201,712,280,024
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
209
Turkey
10
Middle East & North Africa
Adana
Adana
36.995567
35.302888
1
0
The incident occurred in the Seyhan area of the city.
12/28/2017: An explosive device planted under an electricity pole detonated targeting a police station in Seyhan area, Adana, Turkey. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
3
Police
22
Police Building (headquarters, station, school)
Turkish National Police (EGM)
Station
209
Turkey
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
1
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
17
Other Explosive Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A homemade sound bomb was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
Nearby windows were damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Blast occurs near police station in Adana," Turkish Daily, December 29, 2017.
"Blast hits police station in southern Turkey," Xinhua General News Service, December 28, 2017.
"Turkey searches for suspect after blast near police station," Yahoo! Canada, December 28, 2017.
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
0
0.86671
201,712,280,026
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
153
Pakistan
6
South Asia
Punjab
Rawalpindi
33.594013
73.069077
1
0
The incident occurred in the Dhoke Hassu neighborhood.
12/28/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Pakistani Police checkpost along Carriage Factory Road in Dhoke Hassu neighborhood, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. At least one officer was killed and two other officers were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
2
Armed Assault
null
null
null
null
3
Police
22
Police Building (headquarters, station, school)
Pakistani Police
Checkpost
153
Pakistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
3
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
The victims included Shamsher Gill, Sajid Imran, and Makhdoom Hussain.
"Police volunteer killed, two cops injured," The Nation (AsiaNet), December 29, 2017.
"Volunteer killed, two constables injured in shooting," DAWN Group, December 29, 2017.
"Policeman killed as gunmen opened fire on check-post in Rawalpindi," Frontier Post, December 28, 2017.
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
3
0.86671
201,712,280,028
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
167
Russia
9
Eastern Europe
Krasnodar
Krasnodar
45.039267
38.987221
1
0
The incident occurred in the Krasnodar district.
12/28/2017: Assailants assaulted Andrei Rudomakha, the head of Environmental Watch of the North Caucasus, in Krasnodar, Russia. Rudomakha was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
8
Unarmed Assault
7
Facility/Infrastructure Attack
null
null
12
NGO
61
Domestic NGO
Environmental Watch on the North Caucasus
Head: Andrei Rudomakha
167
Russia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
The specific motive is unknown; however, sources noted that Andrei Rudomakha had just covered the illegal building of a mansion.
0
null
null
0
3
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
9
Melee
22
Hands, Feet, Fists
2
Chemical
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Pepper spray was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
A bag and three cameras were stolen in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Russian Activist Beaten, Hospitalized After Documenting Illegal Construction," Radio Free Europe, December 29, 2017.
"Unknown Assailants Brutally Beat Russian Environmentalist," DailyMe.Com, December 29, 2017.
"Russian environmental activist hospitalized after beating," Araboo.com, December 29, 2017.
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
1
0.86671
201,712,280,029
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
209
Turkey
10
Middle East & North Africa
Hakkari
Cukurca district
37.293709
43.671189
3
0
null
12/28/2017: Assailants fired rockets at Zer Tepe military base in Cukurca district, Hakkari, Turkey. This was one of two related attacks targeting bases in Cukurca district on this date. At least six soldiers were injured across both incidents. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
1
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
4
Military
27
Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost
Turkish Armed Forces (TSK)
Zer Tepe Base
209
Turkey
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
11
Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rockets were used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers represent a division of the total number of those wounded across incidents 201712280029 and 201712280030.
"Turkey: 6 soldiers injured in terrorist PKK attack," Anadolu Ajansi, December 28, 2017.
"Six soldiers wounded in PKK rocket attack in Turkey’s southeast," Hurriyet Daily News Online, December 28, 2017.
"Attack on Turkish military unit: 3 wounded," Trend News Agency - Central Asia (English), December 28, 2017.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
201712280029, 201712280030
3
0.941558
201,712,280,030
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
209
Turkey
10
Middle East & North Africa
Hakkari
Cukurca district
37.293709
43.671189
3
0
null
12/28/2017: Assailants fired rockets at Kirmizikaya military base in Cukurca district, Hakkari, Turkey. This was one of two related attacks targeting bases in Cukurca district on this date. At least six soldiers were injured across both incidents. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
1
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
4
Military
27
Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost
Turkish Armed Forces (TSK)
Kirmizikaya Base
209
Turkey
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
11
Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rockets were used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers represent a division of the total number of those wounded across incidents 201712280029 and 201712280030.
"Turkey: 6 soldiers injured in terrorist PKK attack," Anadolu Ajansi, December 28, 2017.
"Six soldiers wounded in PKK rocket attack in Turkey’s southeast," Hurriyet Daily News Online, December 28, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
201712280029, 201712280030
3
0.941558
201,712,280,031
2,017
12
28
null
1
null
92
India
6
South Asia
Manipur
Motbung
24.999834
93.903397
1
0
The incident occurred in the Senapati district.
12/28/2017: Assailants stopped a truck and abducted its driver, identified as A. Akhikho, in Motbung, Manipur, India. Akhikho was rescued by security forces on December 30, 2017. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the kidnapping to the Chingtam Liberation Army, a subgroup of the Manipur Naga People's Army (MNPA). Additionally, sources suspected that Kuki tribal militants may have carried out the attack.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
6
Hostage Taking (Kidnapping)
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
77
Laborer (General)/Occupation Identified
Not Applicable
Truck Driver: A. Akhikho
92
India
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Manipur Naga People's Army (MNPA)
Chingtam Liberation Army
Kuki Tribal Militants
null
null
null
null
0
1
null
0
3
3
0
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
3
Handgun
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A Chinese-made 9-mm pistol was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
1
1
0
null
2
null
null
1
20,007
0
0
0
null
5
Successful Rescue
1
null
"Naga militants involved in kidnapping held, victim rescued," United News of India, December 30, 2017.
"New militant outfit busted in Manipur," Hindustan Times, December 30, 2017.
"Naga driver kidnapped in Manipur," Business Standard India, December 29, 2017.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
0
0.9
201,712,280,033
2,017
12
27
null
0
null
182
Somalia
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Lower Shebelle
Afgoye district
2.052109
45.04012
3
0
The incident occurred 25 kilometers west of Mogadishu.
12/27/2017: An explosives-laden vehicle was identified and destroyed by a United States airstrike in Afgoye district, Lower Shebelle, Somalia. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to Al-Shabaab.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
0
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
67
Unnamed Civilian/Unspecified
Not Applicable
Civilians
182
Somalia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Al-Shabaab
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
15
Vehicle
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Somalia: U.S. military kills 4 militants in new airstrike," Radio Garowe, December 28, 2017.
"US Airstrike Kills 4 Al-Shabab Militants, Destroys Bomb Near Mogadishu," Government Publications & Documents, December 28, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
0
0.917275
201,712,280,034
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
229
Democratic Republic of the Congo
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
North Kivu
Kasindi
0.050674
29.687812
1
0
null
12/28/2017: Assailants attacked an Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) barracks in Kasindi, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. At least seven people, including six assailants and one soldier, were killed and three people were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Mayi Mayi.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
2
Armed Assault
null
null
null
null
4
Military
27
Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC)
Barracks
229
Democratic Republic of the Congo
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Mayi Mayi
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
6
0
0
1
4
Unknown
-99
Two machine guns and a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) were stolen in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the lowest reliable estimates are reported here.
"Soldier Among Seven Killed in Eastern DRC Clashes," AFP (World Service), December 28, 2017.
"7 dead, four captured in border militia attacks," TheUgandaToday.com, December 29, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
10
0.867647
201,712,280,035
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
92
India
6
South Asia
Jharkhand
Pandrasali
22.634353
85.811241
2
0
The incident occurred in West Singhbhum district.
12/28/2017: Assailants raided a construction site in Pandrasali, Jharkhand, India. There were no reported casualties, but an unknown number of workers were held hostage and three machines were set on fire during the attack. An unknown group claimed responsibility for the incident and demanded that the construction company respond to an extortion demand.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
5
Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident)
7
Facility/Infrastructure Attack
null
null
1
Business
12
Construction
Unknown
Construction Site
92
India
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
An unknown group claimed responsibility for the incident and demanded that the construction company respond to an extortion demand.
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
5
Note left at scene
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
8
Incendiary
18
Arson/Fire
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
Three machines were damaged in the attack.
1
-99
0
-99
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
2
Hostage(s) released by perpetrators
-99
null
"Three poclain machines set on fire in West Singhbhum," United News of India, December 29, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
0
0.86671
201,712,280,036
2,017
12
28
null
1
null
228
Yemen
10
Middle East & North Africa
Al Hudaydah
Bayt al-Faqiah district
14.521675
43.324637
3
0
null
12/28/2017: Assailants abducted a farmer in Bayt al-Faqiah district, Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. Houthi extremists claimed responsibility for the incident and accused the victim of collaborating with the Saudi-led coalition.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
6
Hostage Taking (Kidnapping)
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
113
Alleged Informant
Not Applicable
Suspected Informant
228
Yemen
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Houthi extremists (Ansar Allah)
null
null
null
null
null
Houthi extremists (Ansar Allah) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the individual was accused of collaborating with the Saudi-led coalition.
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
7
Posted to website, blog, etc.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
1
1
0
null
-99
null
null
-9
null
null
null
null
null
7
Unknown
-99
null
"Yemen: Report Says Huthis Force GPC Members To Pledge Allegiance, Recruit Children," Al-Sharq al-Awsat Online, December 30, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
null
0.843691
201,712,280,037
2,017
12
28
2017-12-28 00:00:00
0
null
4
Afghanistan
6
South Asia
Ghazni
Qarabagh district
33.193371
68.100546
3
0
null
12/28/2017: An explosive device detonated in Qarabagh district, Ghazni, Afghanistan. Two civilians were killed and three others were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
67
Unnamed Civilian/Unspecified
Not Applicable
Civilians
4
Afghanistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
16
Unknown Explosive Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A roadside bomb was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Program Summary: Ghazni Ghaznawian Television Dari 1500 GMT 28 Dec 17," Ghaznawian Television, December 28, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
5
0.86671
201,712,280,038
2,017
12
28
2017-12-28 00:00:00
0
null
4
Afghanistan
6
South Asia
Ghazni
Ghazni
33.542622
68.415329
1
0
null
12/28/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a police vehicle in Ghazni, Afghanistan. Two police officers were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
3
Police
23
Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys)
Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP)
Patrol
4
Afghanistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
8
Landmine
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A roadside landmine was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
A police vehicle was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Program Summary: Ghazni Ghaznawian Television Dari 1500 GMT 28 Dec 17," Ghaznawian Television, December 28, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
2
0.86671
201,712,280,039
2,017
12
28
2017-12-28 00:00:00
0
null
4
Afghanistan
6
South Asia
Ghazni
Ghazni
33.542622
68.415329
1
0
The incident occurred in the Khat-e Qariban area.
12/28/2017: Assailants attacked a police checkpoint in Khat-e Qariban, Ghazni, Afghanistan. Three officers were killed and a fourth was injured in the attack. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
9
Unknown
null
null
null
null
3
Police
24
Police Checkpoint
Afghan Police
Police Checkpoint
4
Afghanistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Taliban
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
8
Personal claim
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Program Summary: Ghazni Ghaznawian Television Dari 1500 GMT 28 Dec 17," Ghaznawian Television, December 28, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
4
0.893287
201,712,280,040
2,017
12
28
null
1
null
4
Afghanistan
6
South Asia
Wardak
Pul-e-Sukh
34.538974
68.658338
1
0
null
12/28/2017: Assailants abducted two students and a teacher in Pul-e-Sukh, Wardak, Afghanistan. The three were rescued on December 30, 2017. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
6
Hostage Taking (Kidnapping)
null
null
null
null
8
Educational Institution
48
Teacher/Professor/Instructor
Unknown
Teacher
4
Afghanistan
14
Private Citizens & Property
70
Student
Not Applicable
Students
4
Afghanistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
1
3
0
null
2
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
5
Successful Rescue
3
null
"4 Two Students And A Teacher Rescued From Kidnappers In Wardak," Tolo News, December 30, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
0
0.86671
201,712,280,041
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
160
Philippines
5
Southeast Asia
Compostela Valley
Tubaon
7.49596
125.964158
2
0
The incident occurred in the Mawab district.
12/28/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a military vehicle in Tubaon, Mawab, Compostela Valley, Philippines. One soldier was wounded in the blast. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
4
Military
35
Military Transportation/Vehicle (excluding convoys)
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
Vehicle
160
Philippines
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
New People's Army (NPA)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
8
Personal claim
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
8
Landmine
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
4
Unknown
-99
A military vehicle was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"NPA launches 5 attacks in DavOr," Minda News, January 8, 2018.
"AFP troops deter harassment of communities by NPA units.(Mindanao)," Manila Bulletin, December 30, 2017.
"Philippines: Highlights of Terrorist, Counterterrorist Activities 1-8 January 2018," Summary, January 1, 2018.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
1
0.886364
201,712,280,042
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
60
Egypt
10
Middle East & North Africa
North Sinai
Gifgafa
30.457385
33.152163
1
0
null
12/28/2017: Assailants fired mortars targeting a military base in Gifgafa, North Sinai, Egypt. One soldier was killed and two soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
4
Military
34
Military Personnel (soldiers, troops, officers, forces)
Egyptian Armed Forces
Battalion 103 Soldiers
60
Egypt
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
11
Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Mortars were used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Military commander of Bir al-Abd, 4 others killed in Sinai," Mada Masr, December 28, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
3
0.86671
201,712,290,001
2,017
12
29
null
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Saladin
Ishaqi
34.031464
44.069915
1
0
null
12/29/2017: Assailants armed with explosives and firearms attacked residents in Ishaqi, Saladin, Iraq. At least four people were killed and ten people were injured in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
2
Armed Assault
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
75
Village/City/Town/Suburb
Al Ishaqi Subdistrict
Subdistrict
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
16
Unknown Explosive Type
5
Firearms
2
Automatic or Semi-Automatic Rifle
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the most recent reliable estimates are reported here.
"Iraq: Security Roundup 1900 GMT 29 December 2017," Summary, December 27, 2017.
"1,262 Killed in Iraq During December," Antiwar.com, January 1, 2018.
null
START Primary Collection
0
1
0
1
null
14
0.847853
201,712,290,002
2,017
12
29
null
0
null
60
Egypt
10
Middle East & North Africa
Cairo
Helwan
29.831976
31.337257
1
0
null
12/29/2017: Two suicide bombers opened fire at Marmina Church in Helwan, Cairo, Egypt. At least 10 people, including one assailant, were killed and six other people, including another assailant, were injured in the assault. Additionally, three explosive devices were defused at the scene. This was one of two related attacks targeting Coptic Christians by the same assailants on this date. The Islamic State in Egypt claimed responsibility for the incidents.
1
1
1
0
null
null
1
1
1
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
15
Religious Figures/Institutions
86
Place of Worship
Marmina Church
Coptic Christian Church
60
Egypt
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Islamic State in Egypt
null
null
null
null
null
The specific motive is unknown; however, sources suspected that the attack may have been part of a larger trend of sectarian violence between Egypt's majority Muslim and minority Coptic Christian communities.
0
null
null
0
-99
1
1
4
E-mail
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
13
Suicide (carried bodily by human being)
6
Explosives
16
Unknown Explosive Type
5
Firearms
2
Automatic or Semi-Automatic Rifle
null
null
null
null
An explosives-laden vest, two other explosive devices, and an assault rifle were used in the attack.
0
1
0
1
1
4
Unknown
-99
A church was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the majority reliable estimates are reported here.
"Egypt: 10 killed in Cairo church attack by Daesh," Muslim News, December 30, 2017.
"Gunmen attack church near Cairo, killing nine," Straits Times, December 29, 2017.
"Singapore: Gunman kills 9 in Egypt church attack claimed by IS," Channel NewsAsia Online, December 29, 2017.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
201712290002, 201712290003
16
0.954545
201,712,290,003
2,017
12
29
null
0
null
60
Egypt
10
Middle East & North Africa
Cairo
Helwan
29.831976
31.337257
1
0
null
12/29/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Coptic Christian-owned bookstore in Helwan, Cairo, Egypt. At least two people were killed in the assault. This was one of two related attacks targeting Coptic Christians by the same assailants on this date. The Islamic State in Egypt claimed responsibility for the incidents.
1
1
1
0
null
null
1
1
0
2
Armed Assault
null
null
null
null
1
Business
7
Retail/Grocery/Bakery
Unknown
Coptic Christian-owned Bookstore
60
Egypt
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Islamic State in Egypt
null
null
null
null
null
The specific motive is unknown; however, sources suspected that the attack may have been part of a larger trend of sectarian violence between Egypt's majority Muslim and minority Coptic Christian communities.
0
null
null
0
-99
-99
1
4
E-mail
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
2
Automatic or Semi-Automatic Rifle
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Assault rifles were used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
A store was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Nine people killed in attacks on church, store in Cairo," Deutsche Presse-Agentur, December 29, 2017.
"Egypt: 10 killed in Cairo church attack by Daesh," Muslim News, December 30, 2017.
"ISIS claim responsibility for 'jihadist' gunman attack on a Coptic Christian bookshop and church in Cairo that killed nine," Mail Online UK, December 29, 2017.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
201712290002, 201712290003
2
0.954545
201,712,290,004
2,017
12
29
null
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Baghdad
Baghdad
33.303566
44.371773
1
0
The incident occurred in the Suwaib area.
12/29/2017: An explosive device detonated near a sheep kiosk in Suwaib neighborhood, Baghdad, Iraq. At least two people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
1
Business
7
Retail/Grocery/Bakery
Unknown
Sheep Kiosk
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
16
Unknown Explosive Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A roadside bomb was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Iraq: Roundup of Violent Activities Targeting Civilians 26 December 2017-1 January 2018," Summary, December 26, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
2
0.86671
201,712,290,005
2,017
12
29
null
0
null
153
Pakistan
6
South Asia
Balochistan
Dera Bugti
29.034412
69.158661
1
0
The incident occurred in the Dera Bugti district.
12/29/2017: An explosive device detonated near the vehicle of Maulana Ghulam Muhammad Masuri Bugti in Dera Bugti, Balochistan, Pakistan. Bugti, a sermonizer, was killed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
15
Religious Figures/Institutions
85
Religious Figure
Unknown
Vehicle of Sermonizer: Maulana Ghulam Muhammad Masuri Bugti
153
Pakistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
8
Landmine
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
A vehicle was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Highlights: Pakistan Balochistan Press 30 December 2017," Summary, December 9, 2017.
"Highlights: Pakistan Balochistan Press 31 December 2017," Summary, December 9, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
1
0.86671
201,712,290,006
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
182
Somalia
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Bay
Dinsor
2.405815
42.97707
1
0
null
12/30/2017: Assailants attacked a military base in Dinsor, Bay, Somalia. In addition to an unknown number of casualties among soldiers, at least two assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
9
Unknown
null
null
null
null
4
Military
27
Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost
Somali National Army (SNA)
Base
182
Somalia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Al-Shabaab
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
10
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
2
0
null
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Somalia: Army repels Al Shabab attack in Diinsoor, 2 killed," Radio Garowe, December 30, 2017.
"Africa Command OSINT Daily 29 - 31 December 2017," Summary, December 29, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
null
0.917275
201,712,290,007
2,017
12
28
2017-12-28 00:00:00
0
null
182
Somalia
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Hiiraan
Bulobarde
3.853246
45.565231
1
1
null
12/28/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a Djiboutian African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) vehicle at an airport near Bulobarde, Hiiraan, Somalia. At least one soldier was killed and an unknown number of soldiers were injured in the blast. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
4
Military
35
Military Transportation/Vehicle (excluding convoys)
African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)
Djiboutian Vehicle
422
International
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Al-Shabaab
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
4
E-mail
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
8
Landmine
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
4
Unknown
-99
A military vehicle was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the most reliable estimates are reported here.
"AU soldier reportedly killed in central Somalia attack," Radio Kulmiye Online, December 29, 2017.
"Highlights: Somalia Daily Media Highlights 29 - 31 December 2017," Summary, December 29, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
0
1
1
1
null
null
0.917275
201,712,290,008
2,017
12
28
null
1
null
160
Philippines
5
Southeast Asia
North Cotabato
Tuael
7.135539
125.057363
1
1
The incident occurred in the President Roxas district.
12/28/2017: Assailants abducted Deputy Police Chief Inspector Menardo Cui Sr. from Tuael, President Roxas, North Cotabato, Philippines. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
6
Hostage Taking (Kidnapping)
null
null
null
null
3
Police
25
Police Security Forces/Officers
Philippine National Police (PNP)
Deputy Chief: Inspector Menardo Cui
160
Philippines
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
New People's Army (NPA)
Mt. Apo Sub-Regional Command
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
2
0
1
8
Personal claim
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
1
1
0
null
-99
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
7
Unknown
-99
null
"NPA abducts police officer in Cotabato," Manila Times (Philippines), December 30, 2017.
"Police official taken by armed men in North Cotabato," Philippines Daily Inquirer, December 29, 2017.
"Philippines: Suspected communist rebels abduct cop in Cotabato town," GMA News Online, December 29, 2017.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
null
0.886364
201,712,290,009
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
104
Kenya
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Garissa
Ijara
-1.595245
40.514259
1
0
null
12/30/2017: Assailants raided a police station in Ijara, Garissa, Kenya. There were no reported casualties, though the station was set on fire in the assault. This was one of four coordinated attacks in Ijara on this date. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the incidents.
1
1
1
0
null
null
1
1
0
2
Armed Assault
null
null
null
null
3
Police
22
Police Building (headquarters, station, school)
Kenya Police Service (KPS)
Police Station
104
Kenya
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Al-Shabaab
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
4
E-mail
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
8
Incendiary
18
Arson/Fire
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
4
Unknown
-99
A police station was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the lowest reliable estimates are reported here.
"'Shabaab' burn Ijara Police Station," Daily Nation (Kenya), December 30, 2017.
"Al-Shabaab attacks Ijara town," East African Standard, December 30, 2017.
"Al-Shabaab militants attack police camp in N. Kenya," Xinhua General News Service, December 30, 2017.
START Primary Collection
1
1
0
1
201712290009, 201712300015, 201712300016, 201712300017
0
0.917275
201,712,290,013
2,017
12
29
null
0
null
97
Israel
10
Middle East & North Africa
Southern
Kfar Aza
31.484053
34.533436
1
0
null
12/29/2017: Assailants in Gaza fired a rocket that landed and detonated in Kfar Aza, Southern district, Israel. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of three rocket attacks in Southern district on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
1
1
1
0
null
null
1
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
75
Village/City/Town/Suburb
Kfar Aza Village
Village
97
Israel
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
11
Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A rocket was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"IDF Retaliates Against Hamas in Gaza, Warns ‘Iran is Playing with Gazans’ Lives’," Jewish Press, December 30, 2017.
"Update: IDF Retailates for Gaza Rockets Fired on Sha’ar HaNegev," Jewish Press, December 29, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
201712290013, 201712290014, 201712290015
0
0.86671
201,712,290,014
2,017
12
29
null
0
null
97
Israel
10
Middle East & North Africa
Southern
Unknown
31.506981
34.718904
4
0
null
12/29/2017: Assailants in Gaza fired a rocket that was intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system over Southern district, Israel. This was one of three rocket attacks in Southern district on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
1
1
1
0
null
null
1
0
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
20
Unknown
null
null
Unknown
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
11
Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A rocket was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"IDF Retaliates Against Hamas in Gaza, Warns ‘Iran is Playing with Gazans’ Lives’," Jewish Press, December 30, 2017.
"Update: IDF Retailates for Gaza Rockets Fired on Sha’ar HaNegev," Jewish Press, December 29, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
1
1
201712290013, 201712290014, 201712290015
0
0.86671
201,712,290,015
2,017
12
29
null
0
null
97
Israel
10
Middle East & North Africa
Southern
Unknown
31.506981
34.718904
4
0
null
12/29/2017: Assailants in Gaza fired a rocket that was intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system over Southern district, Israel. This was one of three rocket attacks in Southern district on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
1
1
1
0
null
null
1
0
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
20
Unknown
null
null
Unknown
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
11
Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A rocket was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"IDF Retaliates Against Hamas in Gaza, Warns ‘Iran is Playing with Gazans’ Lives’," Jewish Press, December 30, 2017.
"Update: IDF Retailates for Gaza Rockets Fired on Sha’ar HaNegev," Jewish Press, December 29, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
1
1
201712290013, 201712290014, 201712290015
0
0.86671
201,712,290,016
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
228
Yemen
10
Middle East & North Africa
Marib
Marib
15.45639
45.324871
1
0
The incident occurred at the Al-Ruweik area in eastern Marib city.
12/28/2017: Assailants launched a missile targeting Al-Ruweik military camp in Marib, Yemen. There were no reported casualties in the attack. Houthi extremists claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
4
Military
27
Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost
Military of Yemen
Ar Ruwayk Camp
228
Yemen
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Houthi extremists (Ansar Allah)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
8
Personal claim
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
11
Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A ballistic missile was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Saudi-led coalition targets Houthi launch-pads in Yemen," Anadolu Agency (AA), December 28, 2017.
"Yemeni forces' missile hit Saudi base in Ma'rib prov.," GlobalSecurity.org, December 29, 2017.
"Yemen: Security Roundup 2000 GMT 28 December 2017," Summary, December 28, 2017.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
0
0.843691
201,712,290,017
2,017
12
29
null
1
null
4
Afghanistan
6
South Asia
Jawzjan
Darzab district
35.974879
65.381563
3
0
null
12/29/2017: Assailants abducted 12 religious scholars in Darzab, Jawzjan, Afghanistan. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Khorasan Chapter of the Islamic State.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
6
Hostage Taking (Kidnapping)
null
null
null
null
15
Religious Figures/Institutions
85
Religious Figure
Unknown
Religious Scholars
4
Afghanistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Khorasan Chapter of the Islamic State
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
1
12
0
null
-99
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
7
Unknown
-99
null
"Afghanistan- ED: Deash's threat more serious than Taliban," MENA English (Middle East and North Africa Financial Network), December 29, 2017.
"ISIS Abducted 12 Chaplains in Northern Jawzjan," Bakhtar News Agency, December 30, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
0
1
0
1
null
null
0.854227
201,712,290,022
2,017
12
29
null
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Kirkuk
Unknown
35.465576
44.380392
4
0
null
12/29/2017: Assailants attacked Peshmerga soldiers in Kirkuk, Iraq. This was one of three related incidents on the same day. At least 70 soldiers were killed and an unknown number of other soldiers were injured across all three attacks. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incidents to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
1
1
0
9
Unknown
null
null
null
null
4
Military
34
Military Personnel (soldiers, troops, officers, forces)
Peshmerga
Personnel
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers represent a division of the total number of those killed across incidents 201712290022, 201712290023, and 201712290024. This incident is part of a set of coordinated attacks in which both military and non-military entities were targeted.
"ISIL launches counteroffensive in Iraq," Azeri-Press news agency (APA), December 29, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
0
1
0
1
201712290022, 201712290023, 201712290024
null
0.847853
201,712,290,023
2,017
12
29
null
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Saladin
Tuz Khormato district
34.763144
44.570659
3
0
null
12/29/2017: Assailants attacked Peshmerga soldiers in Tuz Khormato district, Saladin, Iraq. This was one of three related incidents on the same day. At least 70 soldiers were killed and an unknown number of other soldiers were injured across all three attacks. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incidents to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
1
1
0
9
Unknown
null
null
null
null
4
Military
34
Military Personnel (soldiers, troops, officers, forces)
Peshmerga
Personnel
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers represent a division of the total number of those killed across incidents 201712290022, 201712290023, and 201712290024. This incident is part of a set of coordinated attacks in which both military and non-military entities were targeted.
"ISIL launches counteroffensive in Iraq," Azeri-Press news agency (APA), December 29, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
0
1
0
1
201712290022, 201712290023, 201712290024
null
0.847853
201,712,290,024
2,017
12
29
null
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Saladin
Samarra
34.208416
43.890713
1
0
null
12/29/2017: Assailants attacked Samarra city in Saladin, Iraq. This was one of three related incidents on the same day. At least 70 soldiers were killed and an unknown number of other soldiers were injured across all three attacks. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incidents to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
1
1
1
0
null
null
1
1
0
9
Unknown
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
75
Village/City/Town/Suburb
Unknown
Settlements
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers represent a division of the total number of those killed across incidents 201712290022, 201712290023, and 201712290024. This incident is part of a set of coordinated attacks in which both military and non-military entities were targeted.
"ISIL launches counteroffensive in Iraq," Azeri-Press news agency (APA), December 29, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
0
1
0
1
201712290022, 201712290023, 201712290024
null
0.847853
201,712,290,025
2,017
12
29
2017-12-29 00:00:00
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Nineveh
Baaj district
36.139762
41.312916
3
0
The incident occurred along the Iraq-Syria border.
12/29/2017: Assailants opened fire on Iraqi Armed Forces soldiers along the Iraqi-Syrian border in Baaj district, Nineveh, Iraq. Several assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
0
0
2
Armed Assault
null
null
null
null
4
Military
34
Military Personnel (soldiers, troops, officers, forces)
Iraqi Armed Forces
Soldiers
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
2
Automatic or Semi-Automatic Rifle
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Machine guns mounted on pickup trucks were used in the attack.
0
null
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Whereabouts of missing Daesh fighters raises Iraqi concerns," Arab News, December 29, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
null
0.86671
201,712,290,026
2,017
12
24
null
0
null
147
Nigeria
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Benue
Odonto
7.042064
8.003725
1
0
The incident occurred in Okpokwu district.
12/24/2017: Assailants carried out an attack on Odonto, Okpokwu, Benue State, Nigeria. Two civilians were killed and two others were wounded. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
2
Armed Assault
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
75
Village/City/Town/Suburb
Odonto Village
Village
147
Nigeria
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
The specific motive is unknown; however, sources posited that the attack may have been related to the disappearance of two Fulani herdsmen several weeks prior to the attack.
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the lowest reliable estimates are reported here.
"Gunmen kill 2 in Benue," Weekly Trust, December 30, 2017.
"Gunmen throw Benue communities into mourning during Yuletide break," Latest Nigerian News.com, December 27, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
4
0.86671
201,712,290,029
2,017
12
29
null
0
null
182
Somalia
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Banaadir
Mogadishu
2.059819
45.326115
1
0
The incident occurred in the Taleeh area of the Hodan neighborhood.
12/29/2017: Assailants threw two grenades at a local administration office in Taleeh area, Mogadishu, Somalia. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Al-Shabaab.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
2
Government (General)
21
Government Building/Facility/Office
Government of Hodon
Local Administration Office
182
Somalia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Al-Shabaab
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
7
Grenade
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Two grenades were used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Somalia Militants Target Local Admin Office in Mogadishu With Grenade Attack," Africa News, December 30, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
0
0.917275
201,712,290,031
2,017
12
31
December 25, 2017-January 5, 2018
0
null
78
Greece
8
Western Europe
Attica
Piraeus
37.966024
23.663207
1
0
The incident occurred in the Renti neighborhood.
12/00/2017: Sometime between December 25, 2017 and January 5, 2018, assailants attacked the houses of migrant workers in Renti neighborhood, Piraeus, Attica, Greece. This was one of two related incidents in Piraeus in which houses belonging to migrant workers were attacked during this period. At least 30 houses were damaged across both attacks. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incidents to Crypteia and Golden Dawn.
1
1
1
0
null
null
1
1
0
9
Unknown
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
69
Religion Identified
Not Applicable
Residence of Muslim Civilians
153
Pakistan
14
Private Citizens & Property
69
Religion Identified
Not Applicable
Residence of Muslim Civilians
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Crypteia
null
Golden Dawn
null
null
null
null
0
0
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Anti-migrant attacks surge in Greece's Piraeus," Al Jazeera, January 5, 2018.
"New Greek Neo-Nazi Group Threatens Muslims, Migrants," National Herald, January 21, 2018.
null
START Primary Collection
0
1
1
1
201712290031, 201712290032
0
1
201,712,290,032
2,017
12
31
December 25, 2017-January 5, 2018
0
null
78
Greece
8
Western Europe
Attica
Piraeus
37.969891
23.642225
1
0
The incident occurred in the Nikaia neighborhood.
12/00/2017: Sometime between December 25, 2017 and January 5, 2018, assailants attacked the houses of migrant workers in Nikaia neighborhood, Piraeus, Attica, Greece. This was one of two related incidents in Piraeus in which houses belonging to migrant workers were attacked during this period. At least 30 houses were damaged across both attacks. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incidents to Crypteia and Golden Dawn.
1
1
1
0
null
null
1
1
0
9
Unknown
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
69
Religion Identified
Not Applicable
Residence of Muslim Civilians
153
Pakistan
14
Private Citizens & Property
69
Religion Identified
Not Applicable
Residence of Muslim Civilians
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Crypteia
null
Golden Dawn
null
null
null
null
0
0
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Anti-migrant attacks surge in Greece's Piraeus," Al Jazeera, January 5, 2018.
"New Greek Neo-Nazi Group Threatens Muslims, Migrants," National Herald, January 21, 2018.
null
START Primary Collection
0
1
1
1
201712290031, 201712290032
0
1
201,712,300,002
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Kirkuk
Kirkuk
35.45211
44.375465
1
0
The incident occurred in the Tariq Baghdad area.
12/31/2017: An explosive device detonated outside of a Iraqi Turkmen Front office in Tariq Baghdad, Kirkuk, Iraq. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
2
Government (General)
15
Politician or Political Party Movement/Meeting/Rally
Iraqi Turkmen Front
Headquarters
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
17
Other Explosive Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A sound bomb planted inside a carton box was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Iraq: Security Roundup 1900 GMT 1 January 2018," Summary, December 28, 2017.
"Iraq: Roundup of Violent Activities Targeting Civilians 26 December 2017-1 January 2018," Summary, December 26, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
0
0.86671
201,712,300,003
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Baghdad
Baghdad
33.303566
44.371773
1
0
The incident occurred in the Biya neighborhood.
12/30/2017: An explosive device detonated near stores in Biya, Baghdad, Iraq. Three civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
1
Business
7
Retail/Grocery/Bakery
Unknown
Shops
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
16
Unknown Explosive Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Three people wounded in southern Baghdad bomb blast," Iraqi News, December 30, 2017.
"Iraq: Roundup of Violent Activities Targeting Civilians 26 December 2017-1 January 2018," Summary, December 26, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
3
0.86671
201,712,300,004
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Kirkuk
Az Zahra
35.256849
44.365502
2
0
The incident occurred in Daquq district.
12/30/2017: A stun grenade detonated outside of the residence of a Kurdish family in Az Zahra, Daquq, Kirkuk, Iraq. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
76
House/Apartment/Residence
Not Applicable
House of Kurdish Family
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
7
Grenade
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A stun grenade was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Iraq: Roundup of Violent Activities Targeting Civilians 26 December 2017-1 January 2018," Summary, December 26, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
0
0.86671
201,712,300,005
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Kirkuk
Kirkuk
35.45211
44.375465
1
0
The incident occurred in the Tisin area of the city.
12/30/2017: Assailants fired grenades at a cafe in Tisin, Kirkuk, Iraq. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two similar attacks targeting cafes in Kirkuk on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
1
1
1
0
null
null
1
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
1
Business
2
Restaurant/Bar/Café
Unknown
Cafe
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
11
Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Three fired grenades were used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Five civilians killed in two bomb attacks in Kirkuk," Iraqi News, December 31, 2017.
"Iraq: Roundup of Violent Activities Targeting Civilians 26 December 2017-1 January 2018," Summary, December 26, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
201712300005, 201712310002
0
0.86671
201,712,300,006
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
4
Afghanistan
6
South Asia
Balkh
Mazari Sharif
36.70993
67.1157
1
0
null
12/30/2017: An explosive device attached to a vehicle detonated in Mazari Sharif, Balkh, Afghanistan. At least 10 people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
67
Unnamed Civilian/Unspecified
Not Applicable
Civilians
4
Afghanistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
29
Sticky Bomb
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A magnetic mine was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
A vehicle was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the lowest reliable estimates are reported here.
"Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 17 at Funeral in Afghanistan," New York Times, December 31, 2017.
"Pakistan condemns terrorist attacks in Afghanistan, Egypt," Xinhua General News Service, January 1, 2018.
"12 people wounded in Northern Afghanistan's explosion," The Peninsula, December 31, 2017.
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
10
0.86671
201,712,300,007
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
153
Pakistan
6
South Asia
Balochistan
Quetta
30.200819
66.994354
1
0
The incident occurred in the Quetta district.
12/30/2017: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
0
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
20
Unknown
null
null
Unknown
Unknown
153
Pakistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
16
Unknown Explosive Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
An explosive device weighing between 10 and 12 kilograms was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Highlights: Pakistan Balochistan Press 31 December 2017," Summary, December 9, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
0
0.86671
201,712,300,008
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
4
Afghanistan
6
South Asia
Uruzgan
Khas Uruzgan district
32.932938
66.689238
3
0
null
12/30/2017: Assailants attacked security checkposts in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan, Afghanistan. At least one soldier and ten assailants were killed and seven soldiers and eight assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Taliban.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
9
Unknown
null
null
null
null
4
Military
36
Military Checkpoint
Afghan National Security Force (ANSF)
Checkpoints
4
Afghanistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Taliban
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
10
0
8
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Media Highlights on Afghanistan 30 December 2017," Summary, December 30, 2017.
"Ten Taliban militants killed in clash with Afghan forces," Webindia123, December 30, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
26
0.893287
201,712,300,010
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
160
Philippines
5
Southeast Asia
Maguindanao
Cotabato City
7.209594
124.241966
1
0
The incident occurred in the Poblacion neighborhood.
12/30/2017: Assailants threw a grenade at a civilian residence in Poblacion, Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. One civilian was wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
76
House/Apartment/Residence
Not Applicable
House
160
Philippines
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
7
Grenade
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A thrown grenade was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
The victims included civilian Esmael Guialel.
"Cops hunt North Cotabato bombers," Philippines News Agency, January 2, 2018.
"Philippines: Highlights of Terrorist, Counterterrorist Activities 16-31 December 2017," Summary, December 16, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
1
0.86671
201,712,300,011
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
37
Cameroon
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Extreme-North
Bia
11.169421
14.092274
1
0
The incident occurred in the Mayo-Sava district.
12/31/2017: A female suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vest at a cafe in Bia, Mayo-Sava, Extreme-North, Cameroon. In addition to the assailant, one person was killed and 28 others were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that Boko Haram was behind the attack.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
1
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
1
Business
2
Restaurant/Bar/Café
Unknown
Cafe
37
Cameroon
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Boko Haram
null
null
null
null
null
null
1
null
null
0
1
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
13
Suicide (carried bodily by human being)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
An explosives-laden vest was used in the attack.
0
1
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
A cafe was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the majority reliable estimates are reported here.
"Female Suicide Bomber Kills One, Wounds 28 In Cameroon," AFP (World Service), December 31, 2017.
"Female suicide bomber kills one, injures 28," Nigeria Punch, December 31, 2017.
"Xinhua: 1st LD: Two Killed In Suspected Boko Haram Attack In Cameroon," Xinhua, December 31, 2017.
START Primary Collection
1
1
0
1
null
30
0.92928
201,712,300,012
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
147
Nigeria
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Borno
Mafa
11.923636
13.599695
1
0
null
12/30/2017: Assailants attacked internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mafa, Borno, Nigeria. At least 50 people were killed and there were an unknown number of casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Boko Haram.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
9
Unknown
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
65
Refugee (including Camps/IDP/Asylum Seekers)
Unknown
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
147
Nigeria
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Boko Haram
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
Trucks were damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Nigeria Scores Killed in Boko Haram Attacks in Borno, Yobe," Africa News, December 31, 2017.
"SOCAFRICA: Native Prospector West Africa VEO Tracker 19 DEC 2017 - 01 JAN 2018," SOCAFRICA, December 19, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
null
0.92928
201,712,300,013
2,017
12
30
null
1
null
147
Nigeria
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Yobe
Kanamma
13.09969
12.1079
1
0
null
12/30/2017: Assailants attacked a military installation in Kanamma, Yobe, Nigeria. At least five soldiers were killed and an unknown number of others were wounded in the attack. Additionally, at least 30 others were reported as missing in the attack. Boko Haram claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
2
Armed Assault
null
null
null
null
4
Military
27
Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost
Nigerian Army (NA)
Base
147
Nigeria
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Boko Haram
Al-Barnawi faction
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
7
Posted to website, blog, etc.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
-9
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"5 soldiers reported killed in Boko Haram attack, 30 missing," News Express Nigeria, January 1, 2018.
"Nigeria Scores Killed in Boko Haram Attacks in Borno, Yobe," Africa News, December 31, 2017.
"BBCM Terrorism Digest: 1-2 January 2018," BBC Monitoring, December 31, 2017.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
null
0.92928
201,712,300,014
2,017
12
30
null
1
null
147
Nigeria
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Borno
Maiwa
11.883003
13.455697
2
0
The incident occurred 20 kilometers from Maiduguri.
12/30/2017: Assailants opened fire on loggers in Maiwa, 20 kilometers from Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria. At least 25 people were killed in the attack and there were an unknown number of casualties and missing persons reported. Boko Haram claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
2
Armed Assault
7
Facility/Infrastructure Attack
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
77
Laborer (General)/Occupation Identified
Not Applicable
Loggers
147
Nigeria
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Boko Haram
Shekau faction
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
16
0
1
6
Video
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
8
Incendiary
18
Arson/Fire
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
Three vehicles carrying firewood were damaged in this attack.
-9
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Boko Haram says it carried out Christmas attacks in Nigeria; Militant leader Abubakar Shekau declares group active and operational a day after Nigerian president said it had been defeated," The Guardian (London), January 2, 2018.
"Toll in Boko Haram attack on loggers rises to 25," Bangladesh Daily Star, January 1, 2018.
"Boko Haram kills four loggers in Nigeria," The News International, January 1, 2018.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
null
0.92928
201,712,300,015
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
104
Kenya
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Garissa
Ijara
-1.595245
40.514259
1
0
null
12/30/2017: Assailants raided a police station in Ijara, Garissa, Kenya. There were no reported casualties, though the station was set on fire in the assault. This was one of four coordinated attacks in Ijara on this date. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the incidents.
1
1
1
0
null
null
1
1
0
2
Armed Assault
null
null
null
null
3
Police
22
Police Building (headquarters, station, school)
Kenya Police Service (KPS)
Police Station
104
Kenya
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Al-Shabaab
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
4
E-mail
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
8
Incendiary
18
Arson/Fire
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
4
Unknown
-99
A police station was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the lowest reliable estimates are reported here.
"'Shabaab' burn Ijara Police Station," Daily Nation (Kenya), December 30, 2017.
"Al-Shabaab attacks Ijara town," East African Standard, December 30, 2017.
"Al-Shabaab militants attack police camp in N. Kenya," Xinhua General News Service, December 30, 2017.
START Primary Collection
1
1
0
1
201712290009, 201712300015, 201712300016, 201712300017
0
0.917275
201,712,300,016
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
104
Kenya
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Garissa
Ijara
-1.595245
40.514259
1
0
null
12/30/2017: Assailants fired a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) at a telecommunications mast in Ijara, Garissa, Kenya. There were no reported casualties, though the mast was destroyed in the attack. This was one of four coordinated attacks in Ijara on this date. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the incidents.
1
1
1
0
null
null
1
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
16
Telecommunication
90
Telephone/Telegraph
Safaricom Public Limited Company
Communication Mast
104
Kenya
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Al-Shabaab
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
4
E-mail
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
11
Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
1
4
Unknown
-99
A communication mast was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the lowest reliable estimates are reported here.
"'Shabaab' burn Ijara Police Station," Daily Nation (Kenya), December 30, 2017.
"Al-Shabaab attacks Ijara town," East African Standard, December 30, 2017.
"Al-Shabaab militants attack police camp in N. Kenya," Xinhua General News Service, December 30, 2017.
START Primary Collection
1
1
0
1
201712290009, 201712300015, 201712300016, 201712300017
0
0.917275
201,712,300,017
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
104
Kenya
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Garissa
Ijara
-1.595245
40.514259
1
0
null
12/30/2017: Assailants raided a shop in Ijara, Garissa, Kenya. There were no reported casualties, though the shop was set on fire in the assault. This was one of four coordinated attacks in Ijara on this date. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the incidents.
1
1
1
0
null
null
1
1
0
7
Facility/Infrastructure Attack
null
null
null
null
1
Business
7
Retail/Grocery/Bakery
Unknown
Shop
104
Kenya
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Al-Shabaab
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
4
E-mail
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
8
Incendiary
18
Arson/Fire
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
A shop was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the lowest reliable estimates are reported here.
"'Shabaab' burn Ijara Police Station," Daily Nation (Kenya), December 30, 2017.
"Al-Shabaab attacks Ijara town," East African Standard, December 30, 2017.
"Al-Shabaab militants attack police camp in N. Kenya," Xinhua General News Service, December 30, 2017.
START Primary Collection
1
1
0
1
201712290009, 201712300015, 201712300016, 201712300017
0
0.917275
201,712,300,018
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
214
Ukraine
9
Eastern Europe
Kharkiv
Kharkiv
49.9935
36.230383
1
0
null
12/30/2017: An assailant, equipped with two explosives-filled bottles, took 11 people hostage at a post office in Kharkiv, Kharkiv oblast, Ukraine. All hostages were later released and the assailant was wounded before he was apprehended. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
0
1
1
1
2
Other Crime Type
0
1
1
5
Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident)
null
null
null
null
2
Government (General)
21
Government Building/Facility/Office
Government of Ukraine
Post Office
214
Ukraine
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
The specific motive is unknown; however, sources noted that the assailant discussed an exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists.
0
null
null
0
1
1
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
13
Suicide (carried bodily by human being)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Two bottles containing explosive material were used in the attack.
0
0
0
1
0
null
null
null
null
1
11
0
-99
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
5
Successful Rescue
11
There is doubt that this incident meets terrorism-related criteria. Sources noted that the assailant may have intended to rob the postal office and may also have been suffering from psychological issues.
"Hostages In Ukraine Freed After Police Storm Post Office," Radio Free Europe, December 30, 2017.
"Man takes hostages at Ukraine post office; some released," Solonews.net, December 30, 2017.
"Ukraine hostages freed after police storm post office," Yahoo! Canada, December 30, 2017.
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
1
0.86671
201,712,300,019
2,017
12
28
null
0
null
92
India
6
South Asia
Andhra Pradesh
Talacheru
17.001086
81.80749
2
0
The incident occurred near Rajahmundry.
12/28/2017: Assailants attacked Noorani Masjid in Talacheru, Andhra Pradesh, India. The mosque caretaker, identified as Mohammed Farooq, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
7
Facility/Infrastructure Attack
null
null
null
null
15
Religious Figures/Institutions
86
Place of Worship
Noorani Masjid
Masjid
92
India
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
8
Incendiary
18
Arson/Fire
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
Items inside a mosque were damaged in the attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Two held over attacks on mosques in two Telugu states," Gulf News, January 2, 2018.
"AP: Muazzin assassinated in attack on masjid, Quran desecrated," Siasat Daily (India), December 30, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
1
0.86671
201,712,300,020
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
160
Philippines
5
Southeast Asia
Davao Oriental
Tarragona
7.042777
126.449221
1
1
null
12/30/2017: Assailants opened fire on and detonated a mine targeting soldiers responding to assailants activities in Tarragona, Davao Oriental, Philippines. Two soldiers were injured. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
2
Armed Assault
null
null
4
Military
34
Military Personnel (soldiers, troops, officers, forces)
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
Soldiers
160
Philippines
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
New People's Army (NPA)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
8
Landmine
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
0
null
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Philippines: Troops, NPA clash hours before start of New Year ceasefire," GMA News Online, December 30, 2017.
"Philippines: Highlights of Terrorist, Counterterrorist Activities 1-8 January 2018," Summary, January 1, 2018.
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
null
0.886364
201,712,300,021
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
92
India
6
South Asia
Kerala
Koothuparamba
11.831902
75.565432
1
0
The incident occurred in the Kannur district.
12/30/2017: Assailants threw an explosive device at a police station in Koothuparamba, Kerala, India. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
3
Police
22
Police Building (headquarters, station, school)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Koothuparamba Police Station
92
India
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
The specific motive is unknown; however, sources suspected that the attack may have been carried out in response to the arrest of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) members on December 29, 2017.
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
17
Other Explosive Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A crude bomb was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Crude bomb explosion at two places in Kerala's Kannur, woman sustains injuries," Hindustan Times, December 30, 2017.
"Bomb hurled at police station in Kannur," The Hindu, December 30, 2017.
"India:Crude bombs hurled at Koothuparamba police station," OnManorama Online, December 30, 2017.
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
0
0.86671
201,712,300,022
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
603
United Kingdom
8
Western Europe
Northern Ireland
Belfast
54.607712
-5.95621
1
0
The incident occurred on Cavendish street.
12/30/2017: Assailants attacked a house on Cavendish street in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Two people were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
2
Armed Assault
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
67
Unnamed Civilian/Unspecified
Not Applicable
Civilians
233
Northern Ireland
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Four children terrified after witnessing 'brutal' Belfast paramilitary shooting: Police," Belfast Telegraph, December 31, 2017.
"Police Appealing For Witnesses After Belfast Shooting," Kfm Radio, December 31, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
1
1
null
2
0.86671
201,712,300,023
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
92
India
6
South Asia
Chhattisgarh
Toylanka
18.802725
81.497666
1
0
The incident occurred in the Dantewada district.
12/30/2017: Assailants set fire to seven vehicles at a road construction site in Toylanka, Chhattisgarh, India. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Communist Party of India - Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
7
Facility/Infrastructure Attack
null
null
null
null
1
Business
12
Construction
Unknown
Road Construction Site
92
India
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Communist Party of India - Maoist (CPI-Maoist)
null
null
null
null
null
The specific motive is unknown; however, sources stated that the attack was carried out in opposition to development projects in the area.
0
null
null
0
12
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
8
Incendiary
18
Arson/Fire
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
Several construction vehicles were damaged in the attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Maoists set ablaze seven vehicles in Dantewada," Worldnews EasyBranches, December 31, 2017.
"Explosives recovered in Jharkhand, Maoists burn 6 vehicles in Chhattisgarh," NewKerala.com, December 31, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
0
0.944622
201,712,300,025
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
147
Nigeria
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Borno
Konduga district
11.492144
12.969724
3
0
The incident occurred along the Maiduguri-Damboa road.
12/30/2017: Assailants attacked a convoy along the Maiduguri-Damboa road in Konduga, Borno, Nigeria. There were an unknown number of casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Boko Haram.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
7
Facility/Infrastructure Attack
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
73
Vehicles/Transportation
Not Applicable
Convoy
147
Nigeria
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Boko Haram
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
Food was stolen in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Nigeria Scores Killed in Boko Haram Attacks in Borno, Yobe," Africa News, December 31, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
null
0.92928
201,712,300,026
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
200
Syria
10
Middle East & North Africa
Damascus
Harasta
33.561504
36.368763
1
0
null
12/30/2017: A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden bulldozer at a Syrian Army base in Harasta, Damascus governorate, Syria. Following the blast, additional assailants then attacked the base. There were an unknown number of casualties in the blast and ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, Ahrar al-Sham, and the Al-Rahman Corps of the Free Syrian Army.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
1
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
4
Military
27
Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost
Syrian Army
Base
200
Syria
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham
null
Ahrar al-Sham
null
Free Syrian Army
Al-Rahman Corps
null
0
0
0
0
-99
0
0
null
null
0
null
null
0
null
null
null
6
Explosives
15
Vehicle
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
An explosives-laden bulldozer was used in the attack.
0
null
0
null
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Al-Qaida affiliates start new year with offensive near Damascus," Pakistan Today, January 1, 2018.
"Syrian army driven back in east Damascus in a joint offensive," PanARMENIAN Network, December 30, 2017.
"BBCM: Syria -- Fierce Fighting Continues Around Key Facility Near Damascus," BBC Monitoring, January 1, 2018.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
null
0.95
201,712,310,001
2,017
12
31
2017-12-31 00:00:00
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Kirkuk
Shurjah
35.560376
44.524705
1
0
null
12/31/2017: Assailants fired a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) at an Iraqi Special Operations Forces (ISOF) counterterrorism patrol in Shurjah, Kirkuk, Iraq. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
4
Military
29
Military Unit/Patrol/Convoy
Iraqi Special Operations Forces (ISOF)
Patrol
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
11
Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Iraq: Security Roundup 1900 GMT 31 December 2017," Summary, December 31, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
0
0.86671
201,712,310,002
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Kirkuk
Kirkuk
35.45211
44.375465
1
0
The incident occurred on Al-Quds street.
12/30/2017: Assailants threw grenades at a cafe on Al-Quds Street in Kirkuk, Iraq. At least five people were injured in the attack. This was one of two similar attacks targeting cafes in Kirkuk on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
1
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
1
Business
2
Restaurant/Bar/Café
Unknown
Cafe
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
7
Grenade
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Between one and two grenades were used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the majority reliable estimates are reported here.
"Five civilians killed in two bomb attacks in Kirkuk," Iraqi News, December 31, 2017.
"Iraq: Security Roundup 1900 GMT 31 December 2017," Summary, December 31, 2017.
"Iraq: Roundup of Violent Activities Targeting Civilians 26 December 2017-1 January 2018," Summary, December 26, 2017.
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
201712300005, 201712310002
5
0.86671
201,712,310,003
2,017
12
31
2017-12-31 00:00:00
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Diyala
Hawd al-Waqf
33.816111
44.783524
2
0
The incident occurred to the northeast of Baqubah.
12/31/2017: Assailants attacked a police station in Hawd al-Waqf, northeast of Baqubah, Diyala, Iraq. A police officer was killed in the attack. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
9
Unknown
null
null
null
null
3
Police
22
Police Building (headquarters, station, school)
Iraqi Police Service (IPS)
Station
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
7
Posted to website, blog, etc.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Iraq: Security Roundup 1900 GMT 31 December 2017," Summary, December 31, 2017.
"Terrorism: Roundup of Official ISIS Messages for 31 December," Summary, December 31, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
0
1
0
1
null
1
0.847853
201,712,310,004
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Saladin
Farhatiyah
34.031331
44.070106
1
0
The incident occurred in the Ishaqi area.
12/31/2017: Assailants attacked civilians in Farhatiyah, Ishaqi, Saladin, Iraq. At least four civilians were killed and nine others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
2
Armed Assault
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
67
Unnamed Civilian/Unspecified
Not Applicable
Civilians
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
16
Unknown Explosive Type
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the majority reliable estimates are reported here.
"Islamic State attack leaves thirteen civilians killed, injured, south of Salahuddin," Iraqi News, December 31, 2017.
"3 people killed in IS attack in central Iraq," Xinhua General News Service, December 31, 2017.
"Daesh gunmen kill 3 in northern Iraq: Police," Anadolu Agency (AA), December 31, 2017.
START Primary Collection
0
1
0
1
null
13
0.847853
201,712,310,005
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
92
India
6
South Asia
Jammu and Kashmir
Lethapora
33.966527
74.964225
1
0
The incident occurred in the Pulwama district.
12/31/2017: Assailants armed with grenades and firearms launched a fidayeen attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Lethapora, Jammu and Kashmir, India. At least three assailants and five CRPF officers were killed and three CRPF officers were injured in the assault and ensuing clash. The Afzal Guru Squad, a subgroup of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
1
2
Armed Assault
null
null
null
null
3
Police
22
Police Building (headquarters, station, school)
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Camp
92
India
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)
Afzal Guru Squad
null
null
null
null
The specific motive is unknown; however, sources stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the death of Noor Mohammad Tantray (Noor Trali), a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) leader, by security personnel on December 26, 2017 in Pulwama.
0
null
null
0
3
0
1
8
Personal claim
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
7
Grenade
5
Firearms
2
Automatic or Semi-Automatic Rifle
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grenades and AK-47 assault rifles loaded with armor-piercing ammunition were used in the attack.
0
3
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
The victims included Kuldip Roy, Taufail Ahmed, Saif-u-Din Ganie, Rajendra, and PK Panda. Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the most recent reliable estimates are reported here.
"Three soldiers killed in Indian-administered Kashmir attack," Press Trust of India, December 31, 2017.
"Fidayeen used armour-piercing bullets in Lethpora attack: report," Greater Kashmir, January 4, 2018.
"Kashmir gunbattle ends after 16 hrs, body of third jihadi recovered: CRPF," Times of India (Electronic Edition), January 2, 2018.
START Primary Collection
1
1
0
1
null
11
0.891892
201,712,310,006
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
4
Afghanistan
6
South Asia
Nangarhar
Jalalabad
34.417122
70.449593
1
0
null
12/31/2017: An explosives-laden motorcycle detonated targeting a funeral for a former governor in Jalalabad, Nangarhar, Afghanistan. At least 18 people were killed and 14 others were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Khorasan Chapter of the Islamic State may have been behind the attack.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
78
Procession/Gathering (funeral, wedding, birthday, religious)
Not Applicable
Funeral Procession of Former District Governor
4
Afghanistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Khorasan Chapter of the Islamic State
null
null
null
null
null
null
1
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
15
Vehicle
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A remote-controlled explosives-laden motorcycle was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the most recent reliable estimates are reported here.
"Death toll from funeral blast in eastern Afghanistan rises to 18," Deutsche Presse-Agentur, January 1, 2018.
"The Latest: Toll from Afghan funeral bombing rises to 17; The Latest: Toll from Afghan funeral bombing rises to 17," The Canadian Press, December 31, 2017.
"Bombing Kills At Least 17 At Funeral In Eastern Afghan City," Radio Free Europe, December 31, 2017.
START Primary Collection
0
1
0
1
null
32
0.854227
201,712,310,007
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Nineveh
Baaj
36.045059
41.716717
1
0
null
12/31/2017: Assailants attacked Baaj, Nineveh, Iraq. Security forces repelled the attack, killing five assailants. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
0
0
9
Unknown
null
null
null
null
4
Military
39
Paramilitary
Iraqi Volunteer Forces
Troops
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
13
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
5
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Five IS militants killed as paramilitary troops repulse attack, west of Mosul," Iraqi News, December 31, 2017.
"1,262 Killed in Iraq During December," Antiwar.com, January 1, 2018.
null
START Primary Collection
0
1
0
1
null
5
0.847853
201,712,310,008
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
182
Somalia
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Banaadir
Mogadishu
2.059819
45.326115
1
0
The incident occurred in the Industrial Road area.
12/31/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a Burundian African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and Somali National Army (SNA) joint convoy in the Industrial Road area, Mogadishu, Somalia. At least two people were killed and three people were injured in the blast; the victims included soldiers and civilians. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
4
Military
29
Military Unit/Patrol/Convoy
African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)
Burundian Convoy
422
International
4
Military
29
Military Unit/Patrol/Convoy
Somali National Army (SNA)
Convoy
182
Somalia
14
Private Citizens & Property
67
Unnamed Civilian/Unspecified
Not Applicable
Civilians
182
Somalia
Al-Shabaab
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
4
E-mail
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
8
Landmine
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A roadside landmine was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
1
4
Unknown
-99
Military vehicles were damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Somalia: Al-Shabab says 5 AU soldiers dead in Moga ...," Radio Garowe, January 1, 2018.
"Somalia: Fifteen Police Officers Complete Training To Counter Improvised Explosive Device Attacks," Hiiraan Online, January 1, 2018.
"Two die in Mogadishu bomb attack," Xinhua General News Service, December 31, 2017.
START Primary Collection
0
1
1
1
null
5
0.917275
201,712,310,009
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
4
Afghanistan
6
South Asia
Logar
Mohammad Agha district
34.217806
69.109316
3
0
null
12/31/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting an Afghan Local Police (ALP) vehicle in Mohammad Agha district, Logar, Afghanistan. At least five police officers were killed in the blast. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
3
Police
23
Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys)
Afghan Local Police (ALP)
Vehicle
4
Afghanistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Taliban
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
8
Personal claim
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
12
Remote Trigger
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A remote-controlled roadside bomb was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
A police vehicle was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
The victims included police commander Faqeer Ahmad. Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the majority reliable estimates are reported here.
"Commander among 5 ALP members killed in Logar attack," Pajhwok Afghan News English, January 1, 2018.
"Media Highlights on Afghanistan 1 January 2018," Summary, January 1, 2018.
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
5
0.893287
201,712,310,010
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
160
Philippines
5
Southeast Asia
Maguindanao
Limpogo
6.983953
124.420664
2
0
The incident occurred in the Datu Hoffer Ampatuan district.
12/31/2017: Assailants set fire to at least 12 houses in Limpogo, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
7
Facility/Infrastructure Attack
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
75
Village/City/Town/Suburb
Datu Hoffer Ampatuan Town
Town
160
Philippines
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
8
Incendiary
18
Arson/Fire
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
Twelve houses were damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"3 slain in Maguindanao roadside bombings," Philippine Star, January 1, 2018.
"BIFF gunmen torch abandoned houses in Maguindanao," Philippines Daily Inquirer, December 31, 2017.
"Philippines: Highlights of Terrorist, Counterterrorist Activities 16-31 December 2017," Summary, December 16, 2017.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
0
0.777494
201,712,310,011
2,017
12
30
null
0
null
160
Philippines
5
Southeast Asia
North Cotabato
Pikit district
7.053143
124.61927
3
0
null
12/30/2017: Assailants threw a grenade at a store in Pikit, North Cotabato, Philippines. One civilian was killed and another was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
1
Business
7
Retail/Grocery/Bakery
Pacalna Variety Store
Store
160
Philippines
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
7
Grenade
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A thrown grenade was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
The victims included the owner, Norodin Pacalna, and employee Jamil Umraan.
"Cops hunt North Cotabato bombers," Philippines News Agency, January 2, 2018.
"Philippines: Highlights of Terrorist, Counterterrorist Activities 16-31 December 2017," Summary, December 16, 2017.
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
2
0.86671
201,712,310,012
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
95
Iraq
10
Middle East & North Africa
Diyala
Muqdadiyah
33.953167
44.921906
1
1
The incident occurred to the north of the town.
12/31/2017: Assailants attacked volunteer fighter posts north of Muqdadiyah, Diyala, Iraq. Thirteen assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
0
0
2
Armed Assault
null
null
null
null
4
Military
27
Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost
Iraqi Volunteer Forces
Post
95
Iraq
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
13
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"13 IS militants killed in attack on paramilitary Hashd Shaabi in eastern Iraq," Xinhua General News Service, December 31, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
0
1
0
1
null
13
0.847853
201,712,310,013
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
182
Somalia
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Bakool
Wajid
3.810951
43.246506
1
0
null
12/31/2017: Assailants fired mortars at an Ethiopian African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) base in Wajid, Bakool, Somalia. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Al-Shabaab.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
4
Military
27
Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost
African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)
Ethiopian Base
422
International
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Al-Shabaab
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
11
Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
More than 10 mortars were used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Somalia's al-Shabab fires mortars at Ethiopian military base," Shabeelle Media Network.net, January 1, 2018.
"Somalia: Al-Shabaab Militants Shell Ethiopian Military Base in South-Central Town of Waajid," Somali Memo, January 1, 2018.
null
START Primary Collection
0
1
1
1
null
0
0.917275
201,712,310,016
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
160
Philippines
5
Southeast Asia
Maguindanao
Shariff Aguak
6.862806
124.443649
1
0
The incident occurred in the Poblacion Mother area of the Tuayan neighborhood.
12/31/2017: A roadside bomb detonated targeting a police vehicle in Poblacion Mother, Tuayan, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. A police officer was killed and five others were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
3
Police
23
Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys)
Philippine National Police (PNP)
Patrol
160
Philippines
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
16
Unknown Explosive Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A roadside bomb was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
A police vehicle was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
The victims included Senior Police Officer 4 Max Kaibat, Police Officer 3 Jalison Abdullah and Police Officers 1 Archie Ansare Amelista, Ricardo Almonia, Alimodin Nuphay and Zainoden Abdullah. Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the majority reliable estimates are reported here.
"3 dead, scores injured in Mindanao blasts," Manila Times (Philippines), January 2, 2018.
"Cop, 2 others killed in bomb blasts in Mindanao," Philippines Daily Inquirer, January 1, 2018.
"Cop killed, 7 injured in Maguindanao IED blasts," Philippine Star, January 1, 2018.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
6
0.777494
201,712,310,017
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
98
Italy
8
Western Europe
Marche
Spinetoli
42.888982
13.772795
1
0
The incident occurred in the Ascoli Piceno district.
12/31/2017: Assailants set fire to a migrants' center in Spinetoli, Marche, Italy. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
7
Facility/Infrastructure Attack
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
65
Refugee (including Camps/IDP/Asylum Seekers)
Unknown
Migrant Center
98
Italy
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
The specific motive is unknown; however, sources noted that the targeted building housed migrants.
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
8
Incendiary
18
Arson/Fire
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
4
Unknown
-99
A migrants' center was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Arson attack probed as racial crime," Ansa.it, January 2, 2018.
"Ascoli, a building destined for migrants goes to fire: arson," Corriere della Sera website, Milan, January 2, 2018.
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
0
0.86671
201,712,310,018
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
4
Afghanistan
6
South Asia
Faryab
Kohistan district
35.315467
64.815508
3
0
null
12/31/2017: Assailants attacked the house of a public uprising member in Kohistan district, Faryab, Afghanistan. Six relatives of the uprising member were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Taliban.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
2
Armed Assault
null
null
null
null
17
Terrorists/Non-State Militia
94
Non-State Militia
National Uprising Movement (NUM)
House of Member
4
Afghanistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Taliban
null
null
null
null
null
The specific motive is unknown; however, sources stated that the Taliban had warned one of the victims against collaborating with the government.
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Six Members Of One Family Shot Dead In Faryab," Tolo News, January 1, 2018.
"Highlights: Pakistan Pashto Press 02 January 2018," Summary, January 2, 2018.
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
6
0.893287
201,712,310,019
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
92
India
6
South Asia
Assam
Hungrum
25.180162
93.015788
2
0
The incident occurred in the Dima Hasao district, near the border with Manipur.
12/31/2017: Assailants abducted Prafulla Phukan, a personal security officer (PSO), from Hungrum, Assam, India. Phukan was rescued by security forces the following morning. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Zeliangrong United Front.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
6
Hostage Taking (Kidnapping)
null
null
null
null
2
Government (General)
15
Politician or Political Party Movement/Meeting/Rally
NC Hills Autonomous Council
Personal Security Officer of Council Member Ihuing Pame: Prafulla Phukan
92
India
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Zeliangrong United Front
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
2
Automatic or Semi-Automatic Rifle
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A 9-mm carbine rifle was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
1
1
0
14
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
5
Successful Rescue
1
null
"Abducted PSO rescued within 11 hours," The Sentinel, January 1, 2018.
null
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
0
0.882353
201,712,310,020
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
4
Afghanistan
6
South Asia
Faryab
Maymana
35.921051
64.774544
1
0
null
12/31/2017: An explosive device detonated at a jewelry shop in Maymana, Faryab, Afghanistan. Four people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
1
Business
7
Retail/Grocery/Bakery
Unknown
Jewelry Shop
4
Afghanistan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
16
Unknown Explosive Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
3
Minor (likely < $1 million)
-99
A shop was damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"4 people injured in Farayb explosion," Pajhwok Afghan News, December 31, 2017.
null
null
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
0
-9
null
4
0.86671
201,712,310,022
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
182
Somalia
11
Sub-Saharan Africa
Middle Shebelle
Ceelka Geelow
2.359673
45.385034
2
0
The incident occurred near the town of Balcad.
12/31/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Somali National Army (SNA) checkpoint in Ceelka Geelow, Middle Shebelle, Somalia. At least one soldier was killed and two soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
2
Armed Assault
null
null
null
null
4
Military
36
Military Checkpoint
Somali National Army (SNA)
Checkpoint
182
Somalia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Al-Shabaab
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
1
10
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5
Firearms
5
Unknown Gun Type
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Somalia: Al-Shabaab Militants Attack Army Checkpoint in Middle Shabeelle Region," Hiiraan Online, January 1, 2018.
"Highlights: Somalia Daily Media Highlights 2 January 2018," Summary, January 3, 2018.
"Highlights: Somalia Daily Media Highlights 1 January 2018," Summary, January 2, 2018.
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
3
0.917275
201,712,310,029
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
200
Syria
10
Middle East & North Africa
Lattakia
Jableh
35.407278
35.942679
1
1
The incident occurred at the Humaymim Airport.
12/31/2017: Assailants launched mortars at the Hmeymim Air Base in Jableh, Lattakia, Syria. Two Russian soldiers were killed and ten people were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Muslim extremists.
1
1
0
1
1
Insurgency/Guerilla Action
0
1
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
4
Military
27
Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost
Russian Air Force
Hmeymim Air Base
167
Russia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Muslim extremists
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
11
Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Mortars were used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
1
4
Unknown
-99
Seven military planes were damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Putin's 'victory' in Syria has turned into a farce - Turchynov," MENA English (Middle East and North Africa Financial Network), January 5, 2018.
"Two Russian soldiers killed at Hmeymim base in Syria," Ansamed, January 4, 2018.
"Two Russian servicemen killed in Syria mortar attack," Turkish Daily, January 4, 2018.
START Primary Collection
-9
-9
1
1
null
9
0.897152
201,712,310,030
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
160
Philippines
5
Southeast Asia
Maguindanao
Kubentog
6.900742
124.437908
2
0
The incident occurred in the Datu Hoffer district.
12/31/2017: Assailants set fire to houses in Kubentog, Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
1
0
7
Facility/Infrastructure Attack
null
null
null
null
14
Private Citizens & Property
76
House/Apartment/Residence
Not Applicable
Houses
160
Philippines
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM)
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
8
Incendiary
18
Arson/Fire
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
0
0
0
1
4
Unknown
-99
Houses were damaged in this attack.
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Maguindanao clashes trap tribe members," Philippines Daily Inquirer, January 3, 2018.
null
null
START Primary Collection
0
0
0
0
null
0
0.777494
201,712,310,031
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
92
India
6
South Asia
Manipur
Imphal
24.798346
93.94043
1
0
The incident occurred in the Mantripukhri neighborhood.
12/31/2017: Assailants threw a grenade at a Forest Department office in Mantripukhri neighborhood, Imphal, Manipur, India. No casualties were reported in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
0
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
2
Government (General)
21
Government Building/Facility/Office
Forest Department Manipur
Office
92
India
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
7
Grenade
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null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A thrown grenade was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
-9
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
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null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
"Trader escapes grenade attack in Imphal," Business Standard India, January 3, 2018.
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-9
-9
0
-9
null
0
0.86671
201,712,310,032
2,017
12
31
null
0
null
160
Philippines
5
Southeast Asia
Maguindanao
Cotabato City
7.209594
124.241966
1
0
null
12/31/2017: An explosive device was discovered and defused at a plaza in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
1
1
1
0
null
null
0
0
0
3
Bombing/Explosion
null
null
null
null
20
Unknown
null
null
Unknown
Unknown
160
Philippines
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
0
-99
0
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
Explosives
16
Unknown Explosive Type
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null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
An explosive device containing a detonating cord, a battery, and a blasting cap was used in the attack.
0
0
0
0
0
null
null
null
null
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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null
"Security tightened in Cotabato following IED discovery," Tempo, January 4, 2018.
"Security tightened in Cotabato City," Manila Bulletin, January 3, 2018.
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-9
-9
0
-9
null
0
0.86671