The research project, named “Recording Explosive Munitions for the Analysis of War Crimes” (REMWAR), aims to determine under which conditions Russian troops engage in illegal attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine.

Leveraging its expertise in automatic event detection through seismic and acoustic monitoring, NORSAR has developed advanced tools for detecting and measuring combat-related explosions. Meanwhile, PRIO is constructing a comprehensive database that integrates frontline data, conflict events, and the locations of critical and protected infrastructure.

By combining these technological capabilities, REMWAR seeks to provide unprecedented insights into the dynamics of the ongoing conflict. The project is designed to address three key challenges:

• Understanding when and where intentional attacks on civilians are most likely, to help prevent atrocities.
• Identifying biases in both traditional conflict data and NORSAR’s event detections, to build a more comprehensive picture of the war in Ukraine.
• Advancing the technology for use in monitoring future ceasefire agreements, mapping unexploded