Cluster munitions kill, wound over 1,000 globally in 2025

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 9, 2026Country: Ukraine

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Cluster munitions kill, wound over 1,000 globally in 2025

In 2025, cluster munitions killed or injured at least 1,063 people, including 34 children, according to the Cluster Munition Coalition's annual report. Ukraine recorded the highest number of casualties, accounting for 87% of the global total. Cluster munitions, which disperse explosives indiscriminately, continue to pose a significant danger to civilian populations.

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