In the Russian invasion of Ukraine, AOAV has so far recorded 63,601 casualties from explosive weapon use across 13,210 incidents up to the 17 September 2026; this includes 58,638 civilians.

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.

he UN Secretary-General has drawn on Action on Armed Violence data in a new General Assembly report, citing AOAV figures on global IED incidents, civilian casualties and the growing use of drones.

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.

A new UN report warns that civilians continue to bear the overwhelming burden of modern warfare, with explosive weapons in populated areas remaining a leading cause of death, injury and destruction, drawing on AOAV data to illustrate the scale of the crisis.

n Al Jazeera investigation found that military-related goods from at least 51 countries continued to enter Israel throughout the Gaza war, despite international legal warnings and growing scrutiny over civilian harm in Gaza.

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 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.

The International Network on Explosive Weapons warns that escalating hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States are causing widespread civilian harm across the Middle East, urging parties to stop using heavy explosive weapons in populated areas and to uphold international humanitarian law.

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.

Evidence documented by Human Rights Watch that Israeli forces used airburst white phosphorus munitions over residential areas in southern Lebanon highlights once again the grave humanitarian risks posed by incendiary weapons in populated environments, a longstanding concern for Action on Armed Violence.