In March 2022, Action on Armed Violence recorded 2,856 deaths and injuries from 216 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Manufactured explosive weapons accounted for 71% (1,482) of civilian casualties, while improvised explosive weapons (IEDs) accounted for 29% (592) of these civilian casualties in March 2022. Of the main launch method types of manufactured explosive weapons, ground-launched explosive weapons for 39% (802) of civilian casualties, air-launched weapons were responsible for 30% (614) of civilian casualties, multiple types of explosive weapons for 3% (60), and landmines were responsible for >1% (6) of civilian casualties. Explosive weapon use and the resulting civilian casualties took place in two provinces in Pakistan in February 2022. AOAV condemns the use of violence against civilians and the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.

Source: The Guardian April 22, 2022 10:47 UTC