UN warns of new drone threat after deadly strikes in Abyei

Drone strikes in Abyei last month killed at least 30 people, according to the UN's peacekeeping chief, who briefed the Security Council on Thursday. He said the attacks have added "a new and concerning dimension" to security in the disputed area.

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The source identifies Abyei as a disputed area but does not name the perpetrators, the targets, or any specific damage beyond the deaths reported. No additional casualty figures or timing details are provided beyond "last month." The warning places the drone attacks at the center of the current security picture in Abyei, with the UN describing the situation as newly осложненная by the strikes.

The source contains no statement on retaliation, deployment changes, or other immediate operational consequences.

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