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Explosions Rock Ethiopia's Capital Amid Drone Ban
Confirmed
In Short: Security concerns in the capital have risen since the outbreak of fighting last week. Diplomatic sources confirmed the explosions, but the office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the defense ministry, and local police have not responded to BBC requests for comment.
Explosions were heard in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hours after a ban on drone flights was imposed over the city. The blasts occurred a week after fighting erupted between the Ethiopian army and a newly formed alliance of armed groups, including forces from the Tigray region.
A source linked to the opposition fighters told Reuters they were behind what they described as drone strikes. A resident reported hearing an explosion while playing games with friends, estimating the blast around 00:30 local time in the Gotera neighborhood.
The explosions were heard in various parts of the city, including near the military headquarters in the west and another in the south. However, there were no official reports confirming the cause, exact locations, or any casualties or damage.
Security concerns in the capital have risen since the outbreak of fighting last week. Diplomatic sources confirmed the explosions, but the office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the defense ministry, and local police have not responded to BBC requests for comment.
One Israeli resident in Addis Ababa told KAN that gunfire and explosions are often heard from the outskirts of the city, indicating a heightened state of alert among residents.
What's confirmed
- Explosions were heard in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hours after a ban on drone flights was imposed over the city. The blasts occurred a week after fighting erupted between the Ethiopian army and a newly formed alliance of armed groups, including forces from the Tigray region.
- A source linked to the opposition fighters told Reuters they were behind what they described as drone strikes. A resident reported hearing an explosion while playing games with friends, estimating the blast around 00:30 local time in the Gotera neighborhood.
- The explosions were heard in various parts of the city, including near the military headquarters in the west and another in the south. However, there were no official reports confirming the cause, exact locations, or any casualties or damage.
- Security concerns in the capital have risen since the outbreak of fighting last week. Diplomatic sources confirmed the explosions, but the office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the defense ministry, and local police have not responded to BBC requests for comment.
- One Israeli resident in Addis Ababa told KAN that gunfire and explosions are often heard from the outskirts of the city, indicating a heightened state of alert among residents.
What's still developing
- Nothing material beyond the confirmed record.