The United Nations announced on August 19, 2026, that humanitarian workers faced a record number of violent attacks in 2025, with 186 killed in Gaza alone—the deadliest location for three consecutive years. Increased use of armed drones contributed significantly to the rise in attacks against aid workers globally.
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Attacks on aid workers hit record high in 2025, UN says reuters.com
The UN said the rise in numbers was driven partly by the increased use of armed drones.
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Gaza remains the deadliest place for humanitarian workers for third consecutive year, with 186 killed in 2025.
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