Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons
The Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) is an international treaty concluded in 1980 under the auspices of the United Nations in Geneva. It restricts or prohibits the use of specific categories of conventional weapons deemed to cause unnecessary suffering or indiscriminate harm. The Convention operates through a framework of protocols and review conferences, covering topics such as anti-personnel mines, explosive remnants of war, and incendiary weapons.
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Ukraine reports 1,688 civilians affected by mines and explosive remnants since full-scale invasion
As of September 1, 2026, Ukraine says 1,688 civilians have been affected by Russian mines and explosive remnants of war since the start of the full-scale invasion. The total includes 173 children, while farmers are the largest affected group.