As of 17 September 2026, AOAV has recorded 53,948 civilian casualties (34,176 killed, 19,772 injured) from explosive weapons use in the OPT in the course of Operation Swords of Iron.

In June 2026, Action on Armed Violence recorded 3,986 deaths and injuries from 627 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 92% (3,651) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In May 2026, Action on Armed Violence recorded 3,965 deaths and injuries from 603 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 89% (3,532) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In April 2026, Action on Armed Violence recorded 5,231 deaths and injuries from 600 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 95% (4,949) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In 2025, AOAV recorded 49,814 deaths and injuries as a result of the use of explosive weapons around the world, the second-highest levels recorded since 2010. With 45,362 civilians among these casualties – 91% of all those reported killed or wounded by explosive weapons globally – 2025 was the second most injurious year for civilians since the EVMP began. 39% (17,614) of these civilians were reported killed.

In March 2026, Action on Armed Violence recorded 7,207 deaths and injuries from 795 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 89% (6,401) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In February 2026, Action on Armed Violence recorded 2,740 deaths and injuries from 458 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 92% (2,527) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In January 2026, Action on Armed Violence recorded 2,845 deaths and injuries from 494 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 77% (2,190) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In December 2025, Action on Armed Violence recorded 2,735 deaths and injuries from 421 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 90% (2,453) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In April 2008, during the final phase of Britain’s military presence in Basra, a British air strike destroyed a family home in the Mouhandseen district, killing four members of the Ghlame family and leaving survivors without formal investigation, acknowledgement or compensation.

In November 2025, Action on Armed Violence recorded 2,370 deaths and injuries from 437 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 89% (2,370) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In October 2025, Action on Armed Violence recorded 3,433 deaths and injuries from 570 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 88% (3,032) of the deaths and injuries recorded.