Myanmar’s military junta has continued its bombardment of several areas of the country, despite the nation being struck by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on 28 March 2025, killing at least 2,700 people and causing huge devastation. 

AOAV’s Explosive Violence Monitor 2024 reveals a significant 67% increase in global civilian casualties from explosive violence compared to 2023, with a total of 61,353 killed and injured. Overall casualties rose by 39%, predominantly driven by airstrikes, which caused 63% of civilian casualties and doubled in lethality from the previous year. 

In August 2024, Action on Armed Violence recorded 4,677 deaths and injuries from 790 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 90% (4,214) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In July 2024, Action on Armed Violence recorded 5,108 deaths and injuries from 823 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 93% (4,742) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In May 2024, Action on Armed Violence recorded 4,212 deaths and injuries from 718 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 88% (3,707) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

This article analyzes attacks on hospitals in Gaza and Ukraine from 2022 to 2023, highlighting the higher casualty rates in Gaza and the overall frequent targeting of medical facilities, which constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian norms.