Amid war, combatants use drones more frequently to fatally silence reporters

Drone use against journalists has been escalating, with two deaths recorded in 2023, 21 in 2024, and at least 39 in 2025. In total, 62 journalists have been killed by drones in the last three years.

Israel was responsible for nearly 75% of the journalists killed by drones from 2023 to 2025. Turkey's attacks in Iraq and Syria account for another 10%.