Dubbed the Xbox, the IED was designed to look and act like a bomb made by Iraqi insurgents so it could not be traced back to US forces.

“The first time it happened, we thought the Russians got lucky. Then it happened two more times,” said one official.

“I don’t think he’s ever carried a gun. I’m not sure he’s ever shot one…”

Activist had dedicated a month of her life to helping migrants.

Researchers say it could be used to neuter and spay pets and to control reproduction in feral animal populations.