Hanwei International Security Weekly

This issue compiles global security intelligence updates from October 26 to November 1, 2026. In accordance with security risk assessments, the security level for each region is shown on the Global Risk Map. Regions including Afghanistan, Syria, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nigeria, Sudan, Ukraine, Palestine and Venezuela are classified as extremely high-risk areas. During this period, armed conflicts, terrorist attacks and other security incidents occurred frequently in these regions. Chinese enterprises stationed overseas shall strengthen their security precautions. (This brief is for internal risk assessment use only by our company.)

The Middle East

(1) Syria

Landmine explosion in Deir ez-Zor Governorate kills 2 and injures 2. On November 3, an explosion of war remnant landmines took place in Al-Bukamal, eastern Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Syria, leaving 2 dead and 2 injured.

(2) Iraq

Drone attack hits the Kurdistan Region. On November 4, the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq came under drone attack with no casualties reported. On the morning of the same day, two drones loaded with explosives struck a base in the Alana Valley, Balisan, northeast of Erbil. The base belongs to the Kurdistan Workers’ Revolutionary Society, an Iranian Kurdish opposition group. The organisation stated that the attack damaged facilities while all armed personnel stationed there were safe.

(3) Iran

Small-scale armed clashes erupt between Iran and the United States. From November 2 to 8, Iran and the United States remained in a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, with small-scale armed conflicts breaking out. On the US side: Between November 3 and 8, US forces launched three strikes against Qeshm Island of Iran, carrying out “limited strikes” on Iran. The US described the strikes as “defensive”, intended to stop Iran from attacking merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. On November 7, US Central Command announced that US forces struck a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman that “attempted to violate US maritime blockade measures against Iran”, disabling the vessel. US Central Command also stated that since July, US forces had forced 147 merchant vessels to alter course and disabled 5 vessels. In addition, on November 7, Cooper, Commander of US Central Command, ordered the formation of Task Force Iron Gate, to support relevant operations of the US government and prevent Iran from transporting advanced weapons and other supplies by land. On the Iranian side: Iran continued to enforce the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and targeted US drones. The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that from November 3 to 8, 11 “violating” oil tankers triggered mines and exploded while sailing on unauthorised routes in the Strait of Hormuz. These tankers turned off navigation and identification systems, crossed the Strait of Hormuz via unauthorised routes, hit mines and caught fire. Furthermore, the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps shot down and captured two US MQM‑170 reconnaissance drones south of Qeshm Island this week, and shot down two US MQ‑9 Reaper drones over the Strait of Hormuz.

(4) Palestine and Israel

The Israel-Palestine conflict has killed 74,400 people in the Gaza Strip. From November 2 to 8, Israel carried out drone strikes and ground fire attacks across multiple locations in Gaza, causing heavy casualties. On October 2, Israeli airstrikes hit central Gaza and other areas, killing 5 people and injuring many others. On November 5, Israeli airstrikes targeted the Bureij refugee camp, Zawayda town, Khan Yunis and western Gaza City in central Gaza, killing 4 people and injuring many. According to data released by the Gaza Ministry of Health on November 7, since the ceasefire agreement took effect on October 10, 2025, 1,581 Palestinians have been killed and 5,711 injured in Israeli military operations. Since the new round of Israel-Palestine conflict broke out in October 2023, Israeli military operations in Gaza have killed more than 74,438 people and injured 175,654.

(5) Saudi Arabia

Houthi rebels claim attacks on multiple locations. On November 4, Yahya Saree, the military spokesperson of Yemen’s Houthi movement, stated that the group launched multiple strikes using ballistic missiles and drones targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, as well as radar installations, military bases, government troop assembly points and border force command-and-control facilities in the Qahmah Peninsula north of Jizan, Al-Jawf Province in the north and near the Yemen border. Several Saudi officers and soldiers were killed and injured.

(6) Yemen

Strikes by the Saudi-led coalition kill 46 and injure many. On November 2, a market in Houthi-controlled Taiz Governorate in southwest Yemen was attacked by Yemeni government forces and the Saudi-led coalition. At least 10 people were killed and 16 injured, with many shops and residences damaged. On the same day, an airstrike hit a residential building in the governorate, killing 4 and injuring 2. On November 3, multiple sites in Saada Governorate in the north were hit by airstrikes and artillery fire, killing 2 and injuring many. On the same day, oil facilities at the Ras Isa port terminal and in Bajil, Al-Hodeidah Governorate in the west were struck by airstrikes, injuring 7 civilians. On November 6, a crowded market in Taiz Governorate, southwest Yemen, was targeted three times by Saudi warplanes, killing 30 people and injuring 28.

Scene of airstrikes in Saada Governorate

Houthi attack kills 10 and injures 52. On November 4, a military training centre for government troops in Qatabah, Dali Governorate in southern Yemen was struck by a Houthi ballistic missile. At least 10 new recruits were killed and 52 injured. The recruits were doing morning drills when the attack occurred.

(7) Türkiye

Shooting spree in Afyonkarahisar Province kills 8. On November 5, a serial shooting incident took place in İhsaniye District, Afyonkarahisar Province in western Türkiye, leaving 8 dead. The attacker shot three women on a village road in İhsaniye District and fled by car. Later, the attacker killed three people in a second village and two in a third. Police are carrying out a large-scale manhunt in surrounding areas.

(8) Egypt

Military operation leaves 2 dead. On November 5, the Egyptian military launched an operation in desert areas of southern Egypt near the Sudan border to crack down on illegal gold mining. A gunfight broke out between troops and criminals during the operation, killing two border police officers.

Asia-Pacific

(1) Afghanistan

Afghanistan-Pakistan border clash kills 1 and injures 2. On November 3, a border conflict broke out between Afghanistan and Pakistan, killing one civilian and injuring two students, and damaging multiple residential buildings.

(2) Pakistan

Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kills 2 police officers and injures 1. On November 3, an armed attack occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in northwest Pakistan, killing two police officers and injuring one. Police were escorting polio vaccination teams when they came under gunfire from unidentified armed assailants, causing casualties. No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

17 militants killed in Balochistan. On November 3, Pakistani security forces carried out counter-terrorism clearance operations in Kach and Kharan Districts of Balochistan Province, killing 17 armed militants and seizing large quantities of weapons and ammunition at the scene. One soldier from Pakistani security forces died in the operation.

(3) Republic of Korea

Two homicide cases leave 1 dead and 1 injured. On November 4, a knife attack at a hospital in Sinchon, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul injured one person. On November 5, a murder case took place in Bulgwang-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul that killed one person. The suspect has been arrested by police and the motive is under investigation.

(4) Cambodia

Shooting in Sihanoukville leaves one injured. On November 4, a shooting incident occurred in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, severely injuring a Chinese female national. Police have arrested three Chinese suspects, and the case remains under further investigation.

(5) Australia

A Chinese citizen killed in Melbourne. On November 7, the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne issued a statement saying that a Chinese citizen was killed in central Melbourne, Australia on the evening of November 6 local time. The suspect has been arrested by local police.

(6) Bangladesh

Protests in the capital leave 50 injured. From November 1 to 5, sustained protests and riots erupted in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, and surrounding industrial zones, leaving 50 people injured. The protests were launched by tens of thousands of garment workers from hundreds of factories demanding a higher minimum monthly wage. Roads were blocked in many places, and some factories and police vehicles were set on fire. Workers threw bricks and stones at police, who dispersed crowds with tear gas, stun grenades and rubber bullets.

Scene of protests

(7) Japan

Knife attack in Osaka leaves one injured. On November 8, a stabbing incident in Osaka Prefecture, Japan injured one person. The incident took place in a bookstore in the busy commercial district of Kita Ward, Osaka City. A male shop clerk was stabbed in the thigh from behind. Police arrested a male suspect at the scene, and details of the incident are being investigated.

Africa

(1) Nigeria

Multiple attacks kill 50 and abduct 20. According to monitoring reports from Hanwei International security officers stationed in West Africa: On November 2, armed assailants attacked Tur and Halle communities in Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, killing 2 and injuring 5. On the same day, a bus carrying 9 passengers in Plateau State was attacked by armed men, and two visually impaired people were abducted. On the same day, a bus carrying police officers was ambushed on the Gusau highway in Sokoto State, killing 5 and abducting many. On November 3, armed bandits ambushed staff of a telecom company on a highway in Sokoto State, killing one and injuring several. On the same day, a community in Logo Local Government Area, Benue State was attacked by armed groups, killing at least 4 and injuring 8. On the same day, Sargin Yama Village near Jeb-Jeb, Karim-Lamido Local Government Area, Taraba State was raided by armed bandits, killing 3, injuring 1 and abducting many. An armed attack targeting a police convoy occurred in Zamfara State in northwest Nigeria, killing at least 8 security personnel. On November 4, a village in Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State was attacked by bandits, killing 2 villagers and abducting 18. On November 7, two villages in Shiroro, Niger State were attacked by unidentified armed men, killing at least 20 and abducting many.

(2) South Africa

Shooting in KwaZulu-Natal kills one. On November 2, a shooting incident in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa killed a grassroots convener of uMkhonto weSizwe, the country’s third-largest political party. The victim was killed at home that night. uMkhonto weSizwe has urged relevant authorities to fully investigate the case and bring the perpetrators to justice.

(3) Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Armed attack in Beni, North Kivu kills 10. On November 5, Kantal Aloya Village in Beni, North Kivu Province in eastern DRC was attacked by armed groups, killing at least 10 people and burning down many houses. The DRC government and military have not yet issued an official response to the attack.

Scene of the attack

Ebola outbreak kills 5,198. On November 6, the Ministry of Health of the DRC released its latest epidemic report. As of that date, the DRC had recorded 10,668 confirmed Ebola cases and 5,198 deaths, with a case fatality rate of 48.7%. The epidemic has spread to 8 out of the country’s 26 provinces, with 70% of cases recorded in Ituri Province.

(4) Sudan

Armed conflict continues. From November 2 to 8, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continued clashes across multiple locations in Sudan. This week, fighting was concentrated in North Kordofan, South Kordofan and North Darfur States, with both sides battling for transport routes, town strongholds and energy infrastructure. Military and civilian facilities in many areas were hit by drone strikes, causing civilian casualties. On November 3, a petrol station in South Kordofan was struck by a drone, killing at least 7 and injuring 36. On November 6, Al-Kateem City in North Darfur was hit by drone strikes and artillery fire, killing 8. The armed conflict lasting more than three years has killed at least 59,000 people and triggered a severe humanitarian crisis. On October 6, UNHCR and the International Organization for Migration jointly released a report on the Sudan situation, stating that sustained armed conflict has made Sudan the country worst hit by displacement crises worldwide.

Displaced persons in South Kordofan

(5) Chad

Clan conflict kills 25 and injures 22. On November 2, media reports said a clan conflict erupted overnight on October 31 in the border area between Hadjer-Lamis Region and Barh el-Ghazal Region in western Chad, killing 25 and injuring 22. Thirty-nine suspects have been arrested, and the Chadian government is conducting further investigations into the violence.

Europe and the Americas

(1) United States

Three shooting incidents leave 3 dead and 9 injured. On November 3, a shooting in Wilmington, Delaware killed one and injured two. No arrests have been made and the case remains under investigation. On November 4, a shooting at a Citigroup office compound in Tampa, Florida killed two and injured four. A suspect drove to a dining area outside the office complex, shot a woman dead, and was later shot by security guards and died of wounds. On November 5, a shooting at a post office in Des Moines, Iowa injured three. The suspect has been arrested and the case is under investigation.

Scene of the shooting in Wilmington

(2) Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine armed conflict continues. From November 2 to 8, armed clashes between Russia and Ukraine persisted. The Russian Ministry of Defence recently issued a war briefing stating that in the past week, Russian forces launched 12 large-scale and group strikes using high-precision weapons and drones against Ukrainian military industrial enterprises, logistics hubs, energy and transport infrastructure, cruise missile facilities, ground robot systems, drone production workshops and storage sites, and ammunition depots. Russian forces also struck multiple Ukrainian ports and 14 cargo vessels transporting weapons, military equipment and dual-use supplies to Ukrainian troops. Russian air defence forces shot down 4 Flamingo cruise missiles, 6 Neptune long-range missiles, 1 guided aerial bomb, 2 US HIMARS rockets and 5,315 fixed-wing drones. Russian forces seized control of two settlements in Donetsk. On the Ukrainian side, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said more than 1,000 battles took place on frontlines this week. Ukrainian troops repelled Russian assaults on multiple axes and recaptured two settlements in Kharkiv Oblast. The Ukrainian Air Force, missile and artillery units struck multiple Russian troop assembly points, artillery systems and drone control posts. Ukrainian forces continued to carry out long-range strikes on Russian-controlled territory and military, energy and infrastructure targets inside Russia using drones and missiles.

(3) Russia

Ukrainian attacks kill 7 and injure 13. On November 3, the Moscow region of the Russian capital came under a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack. A total of 493 drones headed for the Moscow region; most were shot down at long range by Russian air defence forces, and 187 were intercepted as they approached Moscow. No casualties or property damage were reported. On November 2, a bus in the Luhansk region under Russian administration was hit by a drone of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, killing 5 and injuring 13. On the same day, Ukrainian forces struck a vehicle on the road between Rebrikovo and Rovenki in the Luhansk region, killing 2.

(4) Ecuador

Armed attack in Manabí kills 5. On November 5, a residential building in Manta, Manabí Province in western Ecuador was attacked by armed men, killing 5. Several armed men broke into the house and shot occupants. Ecuadorian police are pursuing the suspects.

(5) Mexico

Shooting in Mexico City kills 2. On November 2, a shooting in Cuauhtémoc Borough, Mexico City, capital of Mexico, killed two people. A woman and her 3-year-old son were shot at close range while taking part in Day of the Dead trick-or-treating activities. The attack is suspected to be a gang retaliation.

(6) France

New round of demonstrations erupts. On November 5, a new wave of protests broke out across France. According to initial statistics from the French Ministry of the Interior, around 575,000 people joined demonstrations nationwide, marking the largest protest rally since the autumn protest wave. Demonstrations in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, Rennes, Montpellier and other cities were accompanied by violence, though no large-scale rioting occurred. To maintain order, the French Ministry of the Interior deployed 70,000 police and gendarmes nationwide, and 448 people were arrested during protests.

Scene of protests in Paris

(7) United Kingdom

Riots break out in Scotland. On November 5, unrest broke out during traditional Bonfire Night events in Edinburgh, capital of Scotland, and Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city. No injuries were reported. Fireworks were set off towards police officers, and one police vehicle was set on fire. One man has been arrested and investigations are ongoing.

(8) Colombia

Bomb attack in Tolima kills 4 and injures 18. On November 2, a bomb attack in Planadas, Tolima Province in mid-western Colombia killed at least 4 people including an infant and injured 18. A truck loaded with explosives was detonated in a residential area near a military base, severely damaging multiple houses. No armed group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Drone attack on military base kills 3 and injures 8. On November 7, a military base in Santa Rosa, Bolívar Province in northern Colombia was struck by a drone attack, killing 3 soldiers and seriously injuring 8, with more people suffering wounds of varying degrees. Assailants used modified drones carrying explosive devices to attack the base. The military activated security emergency plans immediately after the incident. Colombian President Dela Espriella issued a statement strongly condemning the attack and extending condolences to the families of the deceased soldiers. No group has claimed responsibility and the incident is still under investigation.

(9) Poland

Shooting in Kraków kills 6 and injures 15. On November 7, a shooting incident took place at Kraków Main Market Square in Poland, killing 6 and injuring 15, including three police officers. The gunman shot randomly at passers-by from a vehicle before exchanging fire with police and sustaining wounds. Police said the arrested gunman is Polish, and his identity is pending confirmation.

Maritime Security

(1) Strait of Hormuz

Multiple oil tankers hit mines and caught fire. On November 3, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an advisory stating that an oil tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles roughly 14 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, with casualties unknown. On November 4, the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran said four “violating” oil tankers triggered mines and caught fire while attempting to cross the restricted navigation zone in the southern Strait of Hormuz. On November 5, two oil tankers hit mines, caught fire and lost propulsion in the eastern Strait of Hormuz. On November 7, one oil tanker hit a mine, caught fire and lost propulsion in the eastern Strait of Hormuz.

(2) Gulf of Oman

Tanker attack kills one crew member. On November 3, UKMTO reported that the India-flagged cargo vessel Al Jusufi was hit by two unidentified projectiles roughly 14 nautical miles (26 km) northeast of Lima, Oman on November 2, killing one Indian crew member on board.

(3) Persian Gulf

Two oil tankers attacked, one death confirmed. On November 5, UKMTO reported that an oil tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles 50 nautical miles north of Shamal, Qatar in the Persian Gulf. Crew status, vessel damage and environmental impact remain unconfirmed. On November 6, an oil tanker operated by a Greek company exploded after coming under attack in the Persian Gulf, killing one crew member.