IED attacks
Improvised bomb strikes
IED attacks are bombings using improvised explosive devices—homemade bombs constructed from available materials rather than manufactured military ordnance.
The term became prominent during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, where roadside IEDs caused significant coalition casualties.
The convoy was hit by an IED attack on the main highway.
- improvised explosive deviceCrude weapon from everyday materials
- roadside bombConcealed explosive targeting vehicles
- roadsideAdjacent to pavement
- bombExplosive device or disaster
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
car bomb · blast radius · insurgent · shrapnel · detonation · convoy · ambush · tripwire · blast · casualties · checkpoint · patrol · Afghanistan · Iraq · military · body armor · remote · trigger
IED attacksconventional warfare
Armed conflict using standard military forces
pitched battle · frontal assault · aerial bombardment · tank warfare · naval engagement
IED attackspeacekeeping
Preventing or ending conflict
ceasefire · humanitarian aid · bomb disposal · disarmament · peace negotiations
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