Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed and eight others injured after a drone attack targeted a United Nations logistics base in the disputed Abyei region of Sudan, underscoring the growing risks faced by peacekeeping forces in conflict zones. The attack struck a UN facility during daylight hours, triggering emergency response operations amid continuing instability in the area.
Bangladesh&rsquo;s military confirmed that the strike was carried out by separatist armed groups and described the situation as volatile, with clashes continuing even after the attack. &ldquo;The situation in the area remains unstable, and rescue and medical operations are ongoing,&rdquo; the army said, adding that all efforts were being made to evacuate and treat the wounded personnel.
The targeted facility serves as a key logistics hub for the UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei, a region long disputed between Sudan and South Sudan and prone to recurring violence. The use of drones in the attack highlights a worrying escalation in tactics by armed groups operating in the region.
Bangladesh is among the largest contributors to United Nations peacekeeping missions worldwide, with its troops deployed across multiple conflict zones. The deadly strike has renewed concerns over the safety of peacekeepers and the urgent need to reassess security measures at UN installations operating in high-risk regions.

Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in a drone strike on a UN base in Sudan’s Abyei

Drone Attack Kills UN Peacekeepers

Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in a drone strike on a UN base in Sudan’s Abyei

December 14, 2025 | 17:33 IST