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 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.

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.

In September 2025, Action on Armed Violence recorded 4,441 deaths and injuries from 725 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 92% (4,089) of the deaths and injuries recorded.

In August 2025, Action on Armed Violence recorded 3,599 deaths and injuries from 683 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 89% (3,191) of the deaths and injuries recorded.