Find all ACLED data and analysis for Europe & Central Asia below.
The Europe & Central Asia dataset is updated every Tuesday through the most recent Friday.
Spotlight Countries:
Curated Data
These files contain all political violence events, demonstration events, and strategic developments recorded in Europe & Central Asia from the beginning of ACLED coverage to the present. Please note that historical coverage may vary by country. A full list of country-year coverage is available here.
For an explanation of how ACLED codes and categorizes data, see the ACLED Codebook. For more information, see our Resource Library. Guides specific to Europe & Central Asia include:
Europe & Central Asia ( 21 March 2025 )
Regional Overviews
Our monthly analysis briefs break down the latest data on political violence and protest trends, highlighting potential early warning signs for closer monitoring.
Europe & Central Asia Analysis
REPORT | 21 February 2025
Bombing into submission: Russian targeting of civilians and infrastructure in Ukraine
The third year of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine saw Russia scale up its aerial campaign against civilians, resulting in a record-high spike in civilian targeting and an increased civilian death toll.
Special Projects
ACLED special projects are designed to provide innovative tools to support conflict analysis, violence prevention initiatives, and efforts to monitor emerging crisis situations.
Ukraine Conflict Monitor
ACLED’s Ukraine Conflict Monitor provides near real-time information on the ongoing war, including an interactive map of the latest data from the start of Russia’s invasion, a curated data file, and weekly situation updates. It is designed to help researchers, policymakers, media, and the wider public track key conflict developments in Ukraine.
Regional Data Collection Partners
ACLED partners with a wide range of organizations to collect information in hard-to-access contexts and integrate thematic, regional, and country-level expertise into our data collection program. Click through the list to learn more about our partners in Europe & Central Asia.