US Drone Strikes
14,709 confirmed strikes across 5 countries. 836–2,231 civilians killed, including 282–448 children.
14,709
Total Strikes
8,871–17,274
Total Killed
836–2,231
Civilians Killed
282–448
Children Killed
🌍 By Country
Afghanistan
13,072 strikesLibya
550 strikesPakistan
430 strikesYemen
374 strikesSomalia
283 strikes🏛️ By President
Bush
60
strikes
452–674 killed
Obama
2,438
strikes
3,472–5,973 killed
Trump
11,951
strikes
4,725–10,130 killed
Biden
260
strikes
222–497 killed
📖 Context
The US drone program began under George W. Bush and expanded dramatically under Obama, who authorized 10x more strikes than his predecessor. Drone strikes are conducted under the 2001 AUMF and covert action authorities, often with no congressional oversight. Independent investigations have consistently found civilian casualty rates far higher than official Pentagon estimates. The program operates across multiple countries where the US has never declared war.