In November 2025, Action on Armed Violence recorded 2,371 deaths and injuries from 437 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 89% (2,101) of the deaths and injuries recorded.
In instances where explosive weapons were used in populated areas, 92% of casualties (2,062) were civilians, as opposed to 33% (39) in lesser-populated areas.
Manufactured explosive weapons accounted for 93% (1,954) of civilian casualties, while improvised explosive weapons (IEDs) accounted for 7% (147) of these civilian casualties in November 2025.
Of the main launch-method types of manufactured explosive weapons, air-launched explosive weapons accounted for 54% (1,135) of civilian casualties, ground-launched weapons were responsible for 17% (355) of civilian casualties, and mines were responsible for 1% (21) of civilian casualties.
At least one death or injury from the use of explosive weapons was recorded in 23 countries and territories in November 2025. The five most affected countries and territories in terms of civilian casualties from the use of explosive weapons were Ukraine (1,129 civilian casualties), Sudan, (248), Myanmar (154), Gaza (148) and Lebanon (101).
UKRAINE
In November 2025, there were 241 recorded incidents of explosive weapon use in Ukraine, 238 of which caused 1,129 civilian casualties, 204 of whom were killed and 925 injured. Civilian casualties included at least 64 children, 73 women and 72 men. Overall, civilians accounted for 94% of all 1,200 casualties recorded in Ukraine in November, as there were also 71 reported armed-actor casualties, 24 of whom were killed, and 47 injured.
94% (1,124) of civilian casualties occurred in populated areas:
| Event Location | Civilian Casualties |
| Urban residential areas | 77% (866) |
| Multiple (urban) | 18% (201) |
| Village | 3% (31) |
| Public transport | 1% (13) |
| Public gathering | 1% (7) |
| Humanitarian infrastructure | >1% (3) |
| Other | >1% (2) |
| Transport related infrastructure | >1% (1) |
The oblasts in which civilian casualties were reported in Ukraine in November:
| Oblast | Civilian casualties |
| Kherson | 221 |
| Kharkiv | 176 |
| Dnipropetrovsk | 162 |
| Ternopil | 132 |
| Donetsk | 118 |
| Kyiv | 118 |
| Zaporizhizhia | 105 |
| Sumy | 36 |
| Odesa | 31 |
| Chernihiv | 20 |
| Mykolaiv | 6 |
| Ivano-Frankvisk | 3 |
| Poltava | 1 |
The majority of recorded civilian casualties (99.9%) were attributed to state actor use of explosive weapons, specifically Russia (1,128 civilian casualties). Actors of unknown name and status also caused less than 1% (1) of civilian casualties.
Explosive weapon launch method:
| Launch method | Civilian casualties |
| Air launched weapons | 41% of civilian casualties:Air strikes (452)Air-dropped bombs (12) |
| Combined explosive weapons | 23% of civilian casualties (265) |
| Ground launched weapons | 21% of civilian casualties Non-specific shelling (215)Artillery shelling (20)Grenades (2)Mortar (1) |
| Weapons of unclear launch method | 14% of civilian casualties Missiles (155)Multiple explosive weapons (5) |
| Mine | >1% of civilian casualties Landmine (2) |
The number of civilian casualties of explosive weapon use in Ukraine in November 2025 increased marginally compared to levels recorded in October, when 239 incidents caused 1,126 civilian casualties, 167 of whom were killed and 959 injured. In September, 286 incidents were recorded, which caused 1,302 civilian casualties (227 killed, 1,075 injured).
SUDAN
In November 2025, there were 12 recorded incidents of explosive weapon use in Sudan, 11 of which caused 248 civilian casualties, 170 of whom were killed and 78 injured. Civilian casualties included at least one child, and one man. Overall, civilians accounted for 99.5% of casualties recorded in Sudan in November, as there was also one reported armed-actor casualty, who was injured.
All 248 civilian casualties reported occurred in populated areas.
| Event Location | Civilian Casualties |
| Urban residential | 31% (78) |
| Other | 23% (57) |
| Public gathering | 16% (40) |
| Multiple (urban) | 16% (40) |
| Encampment | 7% (17) |
| Hospital | 5% (12) |
| Market | 2% (4) |
The states in which civilian casualties were reported in Sudan in November are:
| Region | Civilian casualties |
| South Kordofan | 78 |
| North Darfur | 64 |
| North Kordofan | 50 |
| West Kordofan | 44 |
| Central Darfur | 7 |
| White Nile | 5 |
Non-state actors caused 57% (142) of civilian casualties, specifically the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) who caused 89 civilian casualties and the The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement–North (SPLM–N), who caused 53 civilian casualties. Actors of unknown name and status accounted for 22% (54) of civilian casualties. State use, specifically the Sudanese Armed Forces, caused 21% (52) of civilian casualties.
Explosive weapon launch method:
| Launch method | Civilian casualties |
| Air launched weapons | 93% of civilian casualties:Air strikes (230) |
| Ground launched weapons | 7% of civilian casualties Non-specific shelling (18) |
Civilian casualties of explosive weapon use in Sudan in November 2025 decreased compared to October, when 28 incidents caused 451 reported civilian casualties (239 killed, 201 injured). In September, 14 incidents of explosive weapon use were recorded, which resulted in 468 reported civilian casualties (207 killed, 260 injured).
MYANMAR
In November 2025, there were 36 recorded incidents of explosive weapon use in Myanmar, 33 of which caused 154 civilian casualties, 65 of whom were killed and 89 injured. Civilian casualties included at least 16 children, 27 women and 12 men. Overall, civilians accounted for 83% of casualties recorded in Myanmar in November, as 31 armed actor casualties were also recorded, 29 of whom were killed and two injured.
83% (389) of civilian casualties occurred in populated areas.
| Event Location | Civilian Casualties |
| Village | 44% (66) |
| Urban residential | 26% (39) |
| Place of worship | 11% (16) |
| Multiple (urban) | 10% (14) |
| School | 7% (10) |
| Hospital | >1% (2) |
| Agricultural land | >1% (1) |
| Other | >1% (1) |
| Police station | >1% (1) |
The regions in which civilian casualties were reported in Myanmar in November are:
| Region | Civilian casualties |
| Rakhine | 89 |
| Mandalay | 30 |
| Karen | 11 |
| Kachin | 9 |
| Magway | 5 |
| Sagaing | 5 |
| Shan | 3 |
| Mon | 2 |
State actors, specifically Myanmar, accounted for 92% (141) of all civilian casualties. Actors of unknown name and status accounted for 6% (10) of civilian casualties. Combined explosive violence by both state and non-state actors, specifically Myanmar and the Pa-O National Organization (PNO), accounted for 2% (3) of civilian casualties
Explosive weapon launch method:
| Launch method | Civilian casualties |
| Air launched weapons | 75% of civilian casualties Air strikes (104)Air-dropped bomb (11) |
| Ground launched weapons | 10% of civilian casualties:Artillery shelling (15)Non-specific shelling (1) |
| Combined explosive weapons | 9% of civilian casualties |
| Mine | 6% of civilian casualtiesLandmine (7) |
The number of civilian casualties of explosive weapon use in Myanmar in November 2025 decreased compared to levels recorded in October, where 46 incidents resulted in 393 civilian casualties, 139 of whom were killed and 254 injured. In September, 30 incidents were recorded, which caused 197 civilian casualties (67 killed, 130 injured).
GAZA
In November 2025, there were 43 recorded incidents of explosive weapon use in Gaza, 39 of which caused 148 civilian casualties, 84 of whom were killed and 64 injured. Civilian casualties included at least 31 children, 10 women and 8 men. Overall, civilians accounted for 93% of all 159 casualties recorded in Gaza in November, as there were also 11 reported armed-actor casualties, all of whom were injured.
All 148 civilian casualties occurred in populated areas:
| Event Location | Civilian Casualties |
| Urban residential areas | 60% (89) |
| Encampment | 16% (24) |
| Public building | 11% (16) |
| School | 10% (15) |
| Public gathering | 2% (3) |
| Market | 1% (1) |
The regions in which civilian casualties were reported in Gaza in November are:
| Region | Civilian casualties |
| North | 66 |
| South | 60 |
| Central | 22 |
All civilian casualties were attributed to state actor use of explosive weapons, specifically Israel.
Explosive weapon launch method:
| Launch method | Civilian casualties |
|---|---|
| Air launched weapons | 90% of civilian casualties:Air strikes (124)Air dropped bomb (6)Air-launched missile (3) |
| Ground launched weapons | 9% of civilian casualties Artillery shelling (12)Non-specific shelling (2) |
| Naval launched weapons | 1% of civilian casualties Shelling (1) |
The number of civilian casualties of explosive weapon use in Gaza in November 2025 decreased substantially compared to levels recorded in October, due to the ceasefire which came into action on 10 October 2025, however, explosive violence remains present throughout Gaza, even if less frequent. AOAV recorded 124 incidents in October, which caused 573 civilian casualties, 390 of whom were killed and 183 injured. In September, 290 incidents were recorded, which caused 1,341 civilian casualties (1,032 killed, 309 injured).
LEBANON
In November 2025, there were 26 incidents of explosive weapon use recorded in Lebanon, 21 of which resulted in 101 civilian casualties, 39 of whom were killed and 62 injured. Overall, civilians accounted for 93% of all 109 casualties recorded in Lebanon in November, as there were also eight armed actors casualties, including seven reported killed and one reported injured.
90% (91) of civilian casualties occurred in populated areas.
| Event Location | Civilian Casualties |
|---|---|
| Urban residential | 79% (72) |
| Encampment | 14% (13) |
| Road | 7% (6) |
The regions in which civilian casualties were recorded in Lebanon in November are:
| Region | Civilian casualties |
| Nabatieh | 40 |
| Beirut | 32 |
| South | 27 |
| Beqaa | 2 |
All civilian casualties were attributed to state actor use of explosive weapons, specifically Israel.
Explosive weapon launch method:
| Launch method | Civilian casualties |
| Air launched weapons | 100% of civilian casualties Air strikes (101) |
The number of civilian casualties of explosive weapon use in Lebanon in November 2025 increased significantly compared to levels recorded in October, when 30 incidents caused 64 civilian casualties, 26 of whom were killed and 38 injured. In September, 20 incidents were recorded, which caused 48 civilian casualties (14 killed, 34 injured).
AOAV condemns the use of violence against civilians and the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. All actors should stop using explosive weapons with wide-area effects where there is likely to be a high concentration of civilians.
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