U.S. Army TRADOC Intelligence Support Activity (TRISA) Female Suicide Bombers report from January 2011.
Tag Archive for Female Suicide Bombers
Transportation Security Administration
(U//FOUO) TSA Female Suicide Bombers History Overview
(U//FOUO) TSA Female Suicide Bombers History Overview, October 2006.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation
(U//FOUO) FBI-DHS Moscow Metro Bombings Joint Intelligence Bulletin
(U/FOUO) According to Russian government and open source reporting, two female suicide bombers attacked two trains on the Moscow metro on 29 March by detonating improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that were worn on their bodies. Initial reporting indicates 38 people may have been killed and 102 injured.
Department of Homeland Security
(U//FOUO) DHS Moscow Metro Bombings Snapshot
Bombings(U) Moscow, Russia –Two female suicide bombers detonated explosives in Moscow’s subway system.
(U) Facts:
–(U) Two unidentified female suicide bombers detonated explosives in Moscow’s subway system
–(U) Explosions occurred on 29 March at Lubyanka and Park Kultury train stations in downtown Moscow at approximately 0800 and 0845 local Moscow time (2400 & 0045 EDT)
–(U) Preliminary reports indicate 37 killed, 102 injured
–(U) Russian media reports that an unexploded suicide belt was discovered at Park Kultury Station(U) No group has claimed responsibility at this time. However, Doku Umarov, a self-proclaimed Chechen militant leader, posted an Internet video warning of potential attacks in Russia in February.
Customs and Border Protection
U.S. DHS/CBP Female Suicide Bomber Threat Assessment
(U/FOUO) In the aftermath of the Christmas Day suicide bombing attempt over Detroit, it has become apparent that terrorist organizations continue to scrutinize and attempt to circumvent border security procedures by using a variety of methods. One such method that has not been fully analyzed is the possible use of female operatives. The media has recently reported information suggesting that al-Qa’ida will expand the scope of the female suicide bomber outside of Iraq to include western airliners.