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.

Sudan has become one of the world’s deadliest conflicts for civilians. Across towns and cities, high numbers of civilians have been killed or injured by explosive weapons. This article analyses data from Action on Armed Violence on casualties caused by explosive violence in Sudan, focusing on the sharp escalation in the use of explosive weapons in populated areas since the conflict began, producing high civilian casualty rates per incident of use.

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.

AOAV has rounded up 12 Russian weapons – Russia’s ‘dirty dozen’ – that have been linked to deadly attacks against the civilian population of Ukraine.

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 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.