UNICEF Warns Attacks on Water and Sanitation Systems in Conflict Zones Have Tripled

A new report by UNICEF, "Water Under Fire," reveals that attacks damaging or destroying water and sanitation systems in conflict zones more than tripled between 2021 and 2025, increasing children's risk of disease, malnutrition, and violence. The report, published on November 5, 2026, documents over 135 incidents across 15 countries in 2025, up from fewer than 45 incidents in eight countries in 2021.