Two UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan ambush
Two Ethiopian UN peacekeepers were killed and several others were injured during an ambush in South Sudan. The attack has been condemned by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, highlighting the deteriorating security environment in the region as the Sudanese civil war continues to impact neighboring areas.
Date: August 25, 2026
Location: East Africa, South Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 2
Source: Anews