Drone Strikes on Health Workers, Facilities Up 43% Across Conflict Zones: Report

Drone strikes against healthcare workers and medical facilities rose 43 percent in 2025, with 2,546 incidents recorded across 33 countries, according to a new report by the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC).

The report found 790 strikes damaged or destroyed hospitals and other healthcare infrastructure, resulting in the deaths of 455 health workers.

The figures reflect an alarming rise from 16 percent in 2024, with Ukraine and Sudan recording the steepest increases.

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