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Eyes on Russia Airstrike Civilians

15th Sep 25

Russian air strike on Yarova, Donetsk Oblast kills at least 12 civilians

On 9 September 2025, Ukrainian pensioners were collecting payments in Yarova, Donetsk Oblast, when a Russian aerial bomb struck, killing at least 12. This strike marks the highest loss of life in a single incident that CIR has verified since Russian ballistic strikes killed 44 in Sumy on 13 April 2025.

Israel-Gaza War Civilians Violence

22nd Aug 25

Killings caught on camera: Shootings of civilians in Gaza and the West Bank

Footage posted online show that unarmed individuals in Gaza and the West Bank have been shot at since the outbreak of the recent conflict in October 2023, with CIR's analysis uncovering a wider pattern of incidents.

Myanmar Witness MAF Airstrike

22nd Aug 25

Struck in their sleep: Airstrike hits monastery shelter in Sagaing

Evidence links a reported airstrike that killed more than 20 civilians, wounding dozens more, to the Myanmar Air Force

Eyes on Russia Ceasefire Ukraine Russia

29th Aug 25

Record-breaking Russian strikes during peace negotiations

With Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine well into its third year, Russian strikes have reached unprecedented levels. Despite Russian engagement with peace efforts, CIR analysis reveals that so far 2025 has seen some of the highest levels of destruction and civilian harm since the start of the full-scale invasion.

Spotlight on Extremism Violence Media Gender-Based Violence

6th Aug 25

The gender blind spot: How early reactions to violent attacks sideline misogyny

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Sudan Witness Weapons RSF Displacement

31st Jul 25

How we found an RSF military camp in the Libyan desert

West Africa Civilians Armed clashes Violence

30th Jul 25

A hidden war: Violent extremism rules in the Sahel, and is spreading south

CIR Israel Gaza

7th Jul 25

Verifying footage of human shields in Gaza and the West Bank

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Myanmar Witness Environment Displacement Fire

30th Sep 25

Militarisation near the Wanbao Copper Mine drives Arson Attacks and Forced Displacement

Between 2022 and 2023, Myanmar Witness verified forced evictions, arson, and airstrikes in at least 21 villages near the Letpadaung copper project in Sagaing Region. These findings highlight how the mine’s expansion has become entangled with military operations and displacement, raising concerns over human rights abuses.

Myanmar Witness Open source

8th Sep 25

Tracing flights: Has a Czech company supplied aircraft to the Myanmar Air Force?

Using flight tracking data, call signs and satellite imagery, Myanmar Witness has gathered evidence indicating that Czech company Let Aircraft Industries, part of Omnipol, may have supplied the Myanmar Air Force with three Let L410 UVP-E20 aircraft.

Sudan Witness Civilians Displacement Violence

7th Aug 25

Attack on Shaq Al Noum, North Kordofan

Using satellite imagery and user-generated content, Sudan Witness has verified and reconstructed events surrounding an alleged RSF attack on the village of Shaq Al Noum, Barah locality, North Kordofan, on 12 July 2025.

Myanmar Witness Civilians Ceasefire Airstrike

6th Aug 25

Ceasefire in name only: Reported aerial attacks continue after Myanmar’s earthquake truce

After the March 2025 earthquake, Myanmar’s military and resistance forces announced ceasefires to enable aid distribution. However, analysis by Myanmar Witness reveals that attacks continued despite the truce.

Myanmar's cities and towns after four years of conflict

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The Israel-Gaza Conflict Map

The Israel-Gaza Conflict Map is a map of incidents documented by CIR covering the Occupied Palestinian Territories (the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem), Israel, and Lebanon since 7 October 2023.

Incidents have been visually verified using videos and photos uploaded from the ground, as well as satellite imagery, to identify when the incident happened (date) and where it happened (location). Each piece of data has been analysed for authenticity by CIR Investigators.

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