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flag Global conflict violence hit record highs in 2025, with over 204,600 events and 240,000 deaths, led by Ukraine, Sudan, and Israel-Palestine.

flag Global conflict violence reached record levels in 2025, with over 204,600 events and 240,000 deaths, according to ACLED. flag Ukraine, Sudan, Israel-Palestine, Myanmar, Nigeria, Syria, Mexico, Brazil, DRC, and Somalia saw the deadliest fighting, with Ukraine accounting for nearly 78,000 fatalities. flag The Israel-Palestinian conflict was the most geographically widespread, affecting nearly 70% of Gaza and the West Bank. flag Air and drone strikes surged due to rising defense spending and urban warfare. flag Civilians bore the brunt of violence, especially in Sudan and Latin America. flag ACLED warns these extreme levels may mark a new global normal, with no decline expected in 2026.

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