Suicide jackets typically contain high‑explosive materials such as TNT, RDX, PETN, or C-4. These explosives are combined with ball bearings, nails, nuts, bolts, or metal fragments to maximize casualties through shrapnel upon detonation. Some devices also integrate detonators, switches, and batteries for triggering the explosion.
Which materials are used by terrorist in suicide jackets?
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