Explosions heard overnight in Ethiopia’s capital, diplomatic sources say
Diplomatic sources said the strikes would be the first known drone attack by anti-government forces on the Ethiopian capital.
- Explosions were heard overnight in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as reported by two diplomatic sources; an Opposition alliance claimed responsibility for multiple drone strikes, though Reuters could not verify the reports.
- Clashes in northern Ethiopia last week marked the biggest escalation of violence since the 2020-2022 civil war ended, with federal forces fighting an Opposition alliance.
- A pro-government militia in the Tigray region reported capturing drone frames and batteries from forces linked to the TPLF, which were not previously known to operate armed drones.
- National intelligence services banned all drone flights over Addis Ababa indefinitely for security reasons, while Spokespeople for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's office did not respond to requests for comment.
- If confirmed, the reported Explosions would mark the first known drone attack by anti-government forces on the Ethiopian capital, though Reuters could not independently verify the claims.
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Explosions were heard in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa during the night. It is not yet clear exactly what happened. The explosions come as violence has flared up in Ethiopia.
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Explosions heard overnight in Ethiopia’s capital, diplomatic sources say
Oct 1 (Reuters) - Explosions were heard overnight in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, two diplomatic sources told Reuters. A source linked to the opposition alliance that has been fighting federal forces in northern Ethiopia since last week said ...
Drones target Addis Ababa military headquarters; Federal forces advance on Tigrayan capital
The Ethiopian military headquarters in Addis Ababa was targeted in a drone attack in the early hours of Thursday, an Ethiopian security source in the capital told Mada Masr. At 6 am, Ethiopian defense systems detected a “simultaneous terrorist attack attempt using suicide drones targeting vital facilities within the capital,” the security source said. “The attack aimed to strike the military command headquarters in the Tor Hailoch area, as well…
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