UNICEF Reports Tripling of Attacks on Water and Sanitation Systems in Conflict Zones

A new report from UNICEF, 'Water Under Fire Volume 4,' reveals that reported attacks damaging or destroying water and sanitation systems in conflict zones have tripled between January 2021 and June 2026. This alarming trend has devastating consequences for children and communities, jeopardizing child health, safety, and well-being, and threatening child survival. The report documents incidents across 23 contexts where essential water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services were disrupted.