While the overall level of violent deaths remained almost the same this past week compared to the last, the proportion of violence attributed to unexploded ordinance (UXO) rose significantly — with 10 of 40 (25%) deaths caused by UXOs.
Data Update (August 19-26, 2025)
Kinetic violence drops to near-record level; but the UXO threat persists & vigilantism accounts for 66% of all non-UXO deaths. Meanwhile, ISIS is on track for most aggressive month of 2025.
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