Hanwei Global Security Information
This issue summarizes the202555to11global regional security intelligence informationupdates.According tosecurity riskassessments, the security levels of various regionsare as shown on the global risk map, with Afghanistan, Syria, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nigeria, Sudan, Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, and other regions being extremely high-risk areas. During this period, these regions experienced frequent security incidents such as armed conflicts and terrorist attacks.Chinese enterprises operating abroad need to enhance their security precautions. (This information is solely for internal risk assessment purposes within our company.)
Middle East Region
(1) Syria
Ammunition depot explosion in Aleppo.On May 6, a series of explosions occurred at an ammunition depot in the Ramsa area of Aleppo, Syria, triggering a massive fire but causing no casualties. On the same day, a tank at the Aleppo Artillery Academy exploded due to a technical malfunction, subsequently igniting the ammunition depot.
(2) Iraq
Armed conflict in the capital Baghdad leaves 2 dead and 1 injured.On May 5, Iraqi security forces clashed with Islamic State militants in the Tarmiyah area, approximately 30 kilometers north of the capital Baghdad, resulting in one member of the Popular Mobilization Forces being injured and two Islamic State militants killed.
(3) Palestine and Israel
Palestinian-Israeli conflict has claimed 52,800 Palestinian lives.From May 5 to 11, the Israeli military continued its attacks on the Gaza Strip, causing significant casualties. Among these incidents, a school sheltering displaced persons in central Gaza was bombed by Israeli forces on the 6th, killing at least 17 people, including women and children. As of May 10, since the outbreak of the latest round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Israeli military operations in Gaza have resulted in 52,810 Palestinian deaths and 119,473 injuries.
(4) Yemen
U.S. and Israeli airstrikes kill 2 and injure 42.On May 5, the Hodeidah Port, controlled by Yemen's Houthi rebels, was struck by 20 Israeli warplanes, killing at least 2 and injuring 42, with 70% of the port facilities destroyed and traffic completely paralyzed. On May 6, multiple locations, including Sanaa International Airport, power plants, military bases, and a concrete factory in Amran Province, were subjected to intensive airstrikes by the U.S. and Israel, with no immediate reports on casualties or property damage.
Scene of the US military airstrike in Sanaa, Yemen on May 6
The United States and the Houthi forces reached a ceasefire agreement.On May 6, the United States and the Houthi forces reached a ceasefire agreement, pledging no further attacks against each other. This includes the Houthi forces refraining from targeting US vessels in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
(5) Lebanon
Eastern and southern regions hit by Israeli airstrikes.On May 5, Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley and the southern town of Tayr Harfa were struck by Israeli airstrikes, with no immediate reports on casualties or property damage. Israel stated that the targets were Hezbollah's weapon manufacturing and storage facilities.
(6) Turkey
16 individuals linked to ISIS arrested in Istanbul.On May 8, Turkish police conducted counter-terrorism operations in Istanbul, arresting 16 suspects allegedly affiliated with the extremist group ISIS.
Asia-Pacific Region
(1) India and Pakistan
Military clashes result in dozens of casualties.From May 7 to 10, military clashes between India and Pakistan resulted in dozens of casualties on both sides. On May 7, India launched a military operation codenamed "Sindoor" targeting Pakistan's eastern Punjab province and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing at least 35 Pakistanis and injuring 57, with multiple mosques and civilian homes destroyed. The Pakistani military retaliated, shooting down five Indian aircraft and capturing several Indian pilots. On May 8, Indian drones continued attacks on Lahore, Rawalpindi, Karachi, and other areas in Pakistan, injuring at least four Pakistani soldiers and damaging multiple military facilities. Pakistan shot down 25 Indian drones, destroyed an Indian brigade-level command post, and repelled an Indian cross-border strike in the Godley area. In the early hours of May 10, Pakistan launched the "Iron Wall" military operation, striking over 20 Indian military targets and causing multiple casualties. Simultaneously,the Pakistani military launched cyberattacks against India,resulting inapproximately70% of India's nationalpower grid collapsing. On the same day, Indian forces launched a missile attack on Pakistan's Nur Khan Airbase near Islamabad, killing at least 11 civilians and injuring 56. By the evening of May 10, India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire agreement.
Scene of the missile attack in Bahawalpur, Punjab province on May 7
The Chinese Embassy in India issued a safety advisory.Recently, tensions between India and Pakistan have continued to escalate. On May 10, the Chinese Embassy in India reminded Chinese citizens to closely monitor the situation, exercise caution when traveling to India, and strengthen safety precautions and security measures for those already in India. In case of emergencies, please contact the Chinese Embassy or Consulates in India for assistance.
(II) Japan
Subway knife attack leaves 1 injured.On May 7, a knife attack occurred at Todaimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line in Japan, leaving 1 person injured. On the same day, a man wielded a knife on the platform, injuring a woman in the head and neck. The suspect has been arrested, and police are investigating his identity and motives.
Tokyo elementary school vandalized, 4 injured.On May 8, two men illegally broke into Tachikawa Third Elementary School in Tokyo, Japan, causing damage and injuring 4 people. The suspects entered a second-grade classroom, smashed windows, and assaulted several teachers who were trying to restrain them and protect students. Both suspects are now in police custody, and their motives are under investigation.
(III) Myanmar
Temporary ceasefire extended.On May 6, the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar's Defense Forces announced an extension of the temporary ceasefire from May 6 to May 31. The announcement stated that the extension aims to fully support disaster relief and reconstruction efforts while maintaining national stability.
(IV) Sri Lanka
Helicopter crash kills 6, injures 6.On May 9, a Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed into a reservoir during a flight demonstration in the North Central Province, killing 6 military personnel on board and injuring 6 others. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Africa Region
(I) Nigeria
Multiple attacks leave 41 dead, 7 kidnapped.According to a monitoring report by Hanwei International's West Africa security officer, on May 6, a kidnapping incident occurred near the Auchi-Warrake Road in Edo State, Nigeria, with 7 people abducted; on the same day,Sokoto StateMagonho village in Tangaza Local Government Area was attacked by armed assailants, resulting in11 deaths; in the early morning of May 8, an armed attack occurred in the Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, leavingaround 30dead and 20 vehicles burned.
Counterterrorism operation kills 11 terrorist leaders.On May 7, Nigeria's Minister of Defense, Muhammad Badaru, stated that since early April, Nigerian government forces have conducted nationwide counterterrorism operations, killing 11 leaders from extremist groups Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province.
(II) South Africa
Head-on collision in Eastern Cape leaves 15 dead, 5 injured.On May 5, a minibus carrying passengers collided head-on with a pickup truck on the R63 highway in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, resulting in 15 deaths and 5 injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
(3) Niger
Attack on government forces in Dogondoutchi leaves 10 dead and 7 injured.On May 5, media reported that Nigerien government forces were ambushed by unidentified armed militants in the Dogondoutchi area of the Dosso region in southern Niger on May 4, leaving at least 10 soldiers dead and 7 injured.
(4) Mozambique
Chinese citizen kidnapped in Maputo Province.On May 5, a Chinese building materials merchant was kidnapped in the Matlemele district of Matola City, Maputo Province, Mozambique. That day, six unidentified individuals entered a building materials market in Matola under the pretense of purchasing materials and seized the opportunity to kidnap the man. The victim's mother attempted to rescue him but was shot and injured by the criminals. The whereabouts of the kidnapped Chinese citizen remain unknown, and the police have launched an investigation.
(5) Angola
Home invasion in capital Luanda leaves 1 Chinese citizen injured. On May 5, a Chinese citizen in Luanda, the capital of Angola, was severely beaten during a home invasion robbery but is currently in stable condition. This marks the third security incident involving Chinese nationals in Luanda and surrounding areas within the past month.
(6) Sudan
Ongoing armed conflict. From May 5 to 11, clashes continued between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in the capital Khartoum and multiple areas in the north, center, and west. On May 6, the eastern city of Port Sudan was hit by a large-scale drone attack, triggering a massive fire and causing dozens of casualties. Key locations such as the city's airport, port, and a hotel near the temporary presidential palace were bombed. On May 10, a prison and a teaching hospital in El-Obeid were struck by drone attacks, killing 20 inmates and injuring over 50. The ongoing two-year armed conflict has resulted in approximately 30,000 deaths and displaced more than 12.9 million people in Sudan.
Explosion scene at Port Sudan fuel depot after drone attack on May 6
Europe and America
(1) United States
2 shootings leave 3 dead and 6 injured. On May 5, a shooting at a restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona, killed at least 3 people and injured 5. On May 7, a shooting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, left 1 police officer injured. That day, an officer was shot in the abdomen while handling a dispute near a high school in Philadelphia. The attacker was arrested by police.
Scene of the Philadelphia shooting
California stabbing attack leaves 1 dead and 2 injured.On May 7, a stabbing incident occurred in front of a high school in southern California, USA, resulting in the death of one student and injuries to two others. Police stated that the suspect's motive remains unclear, and a manhunt is currently underway.
(II) Ukraine
The armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues.From May 5 to 7, Russia's special military operation in Ukraine persisted, with a temporary ceasefire from the 8th to the 11th. The Russian Ministry of Defense recently reported that over the past three days, Russian forces struck Ukrainian military airport infrastructure, aircraft repair plants, ammunition depots, defense industry facilities, drone production and storage workshops, as well as temporary deployment points of Ukrainian forces in 258 areas. They repelled multiple Ukrainian offensives and launched several attacks in the Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson directions, intercepting and shooting down hundreds of fixed-wing drones and rockets. On the Ukrainian side, the General Staff of the Armed Forces reported that 569 combat engagements occurred in frontline areas over the past three days. Ukrainian air forces, missile troops, and artillery targeted multiple Russian personnel, weapon and equipment concentrations, command posts, artillery, electronic warfare facilities, and air defense systems. On May 8, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "Victory Day ceasefire" from 00:00 on May 8 to 00:00 on May 11 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War victory, during which all military operations would cease. Additionally,Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kulebaposted on social media in the afternoon of the 10th, statingthat Ukraine is prepared to implementa comprehensive and unconditional ceasefire for at least 30 days starting from the 12th.
(III) Ecuador
Armed attack in Orellana Province leaves 12 dead and 1 injured.On May 9, Ecuadorian armed forces were ambushed by illegal armed groups while combating illegal mining activities in Orellana Province, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 soldiers and injuries to one, with one member of the illegal armed group killed. The attacking group, known as the "Border Commando," is composed of former members of the "Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia" and is one of the main armed groups in Ecuador's border regions.
(IV) Poland
Attack at the University of Warsaw leaves 1 dead and 1 injured.On May 7, an axe attack occurred at the University of Warsaw in Poland, killing one and seriously injuring another. The attacker was a third-year law student at the university, the victim was a female administrative staff member, and the injured was a security guard. The attacker has been arrested, and an investigation is ongoing.
(V) Mexico
Armed attack in Tabasco leaves 5 dead and 4 injured.On May 6, media reported that an armed attack occurred in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico on the 3rd, resulting in 5 deaths and 4 injuries. That evening, approximately 40 people were attending a birthday party when several armed individuals suddenly stormed in, opened fire on the crowd, and fled the scene by vehicle. Currently, the Tabasco State Attorney General's Office and other authorities are conducting relevant investigations.
Maritime Security
(I) Red Sea
1 U.S. military aircraft crashed into the sea.On May 6, an F/A-18 fighter jet from the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman crashed into the Red Sea. Reports indicate that the aircraft plunged into the sea due to an "arresting system malfunction" during landing. The two pilots ejected and sustained minor injuries. This marks the second aircraft lost by the carrier within a week.
(II) United States
Boat capsizing in California leaves 3 dead, 4 injured, and 9 missing.On May 5, a small boat capsized off the coast of San Diego, California, resulting in at least 3 deaths, 4 injuries, and 9 missing persons. The cause of the capsizing remains unknown, and relevant investigations are ongoing.
