Arrest of Former U.S. Soldier Building Explosives for Gulf Cartel

Mexican authorities arrested a former U.S. soldier accused of building explosives for the Gulf Cartel just south of the Texas border. The arrest was kept quiet as federal authorities prepared their case against him. The Gulf Cartel has been using land mines and improvised explosive devices in a turf war with a rival faction in Tamaulipas.

Terrorist Attack at Moscow Concert Hall

ISIS claims responsibility for a terrorist attack at a concert hall in Moscow, Russia, leaving over 60 people dead and nearly 150 injured. The attack involved gunmen in combat gear opening fire and throwing explosives, setting the building on fire. Russian officials are investigating the incident.

Mass Shooting at Russian Concert Hall

Several men dressed in camouflage opened fire and threw explosives inside a Russian concert hall, killing dozens of people.

Cartel Violence in Michoacan

Cartel gunmen shot down a Mexican Army helicopter in Michoacan during a series of shootouts, leading to critical injuries to the co-pilot and crewmen. Cartels in the region have been using high-powered rifles, explosives, and drones in their clashes with authorities.