International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) 191d ago

Drones have become one of the cheapest and most widely used weapons of modern warfare — yet the harm, fear, and destruction they unleash is enormous. From Ukraine to Sudan, Gaza to Yemen, the rise of weaponised drones is transforming conflicts, putting civilians at greater risk, and challenging how international humanitarian law is applied on the battlefield. This video unpacks how drones are used, the human toll they inflict, and why the laws of war are vital in the age of remote and automated violence.