A drone strike in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, killed three people including a U.N. children's agency employee on Wednesday. The attack targeted a residential area, marking another escalation in the region's intensifying drone warfare. U.N. peacekeeping troops were deployed to secure the damaged property.

The strike comes amid a sharp increase in drone attacks across Central Africa, particularly in eastern Congo where armed groups have increasingly adopted the technology. Goma, a city of over one million people, has faced repeated violence from various militia groups operating in the mineral-rich region. The U.N. has maintained a peacekeeping presence in Congo since 1999.

This latest attack underscores the growing threat posed by weaponized drones in conflict zones. The use of drones by non-state actors has complicated peacekeeping efforts and civilian protection in eastern Congo, where U.N. workers have been targeted before. The incident highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures for humanitarian personnel operating in volatile regions.