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Explosions heard in Addis Ababa after drone ban
BBC News··1 Oct
Residents and diplomatic sources reported overnight explosions in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa. Some explosions were near military headquarters in the west and another in the south of the city. They came hours after drone flights were banned over Addis Ababa. An opposition-linked source told Reuters fighters were behind drone strikes. Officials have not confirmed cause or casualties.
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What It Means For You
- There were no official reports confirming locations, damage or casualties at the time of publication.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s office, the defence ministry and city police did not respond to BBC queries.
- Residents described loud explosions strong enough to set off car alarms in southern Gotera around 00:30 local time.
What's Happening
- The explosions followed a ban on drone flights over Addis Ababa.
- Fighting began a week earlier in the north between the army and a new alliance that includes Tigray forces.
- A resident in Torhayloch, near military headquarters, also reported hearing an explosion.
The Northern Fighting Backdrop
- BBC reporting links the capital explosions to wider unrest after northern fighting resumed.
- Opposition sources claimed responsibility for drone strikes, according to Reuters.
- Federal and city authorities had not issued a public confirmation when the BBC filed.
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