Globally, incidents where drone-delivered explosives impacted aid operations rose by 235% in 2025 compared to 2024. Violence against or obstruction of healthcare facilities and personnel occurred over 2,000 times in 42 countries between January and August 2026.

The increasing use of drones with explosives poses a growing threat to aid workers and humanitarian assets. Attacks on healthcare continue to be a significant concern, with facilities damaged and health workers killed or kidnapped.

The country hosts over 1.4 million internally displaced persons and more than 500 refugees. The ongoing violence and attacks on aid and healthcare infrastructure likely exacerbate the vulnerability of affected populations.

The specific impact of drone incidents and attacks on healthcare within Ukraine during the reporting period is not covered in the provided excerpts.