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UN aid chief warns Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Samya Kullab, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 19, 2026
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Key points 's humanitarian chief recently visited an affected area and witnessed the impact firsthand. Aid operations are being hindered by a growing threat.
Aid operations are being hindered by a growing threat. The use of drones is becoming a major obstacle for humanitarian workers. Communities are struggling to cope with the constant danger posed by these drones.
The U.N.'s humanitarian chief recently visited an affected area and witnessed the impact firsthand. He found the experience to be quite disturbing.
Further details about the situation and its effects on aid work are available from the source, including an interview with the U.N. official who described the dangers faced by civilians and humanitarian workers.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
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