From 2011 to 2013, AOAV has recorded the impact of explosive weapons around the world using English-language media sources. Explosive weapons include manufactured ordnance like mortars, rockets and air-dropped bombs, as well as improvised explosive devices (IEDs.)
Between 2011 and 2013 there were 102,698 deaths and injuries globally from explosive weapons. Of these, 78% were civilians.
Read more about AOAV’s work on manufactured explosive weapons.