Ethiopia: Drone Strikes in Two Locations in Mekelle, 13 Casualties Received At Ayder Hospital
Drone strikes in Mekelle, Ethiopia, resulted in at least 13 casualties at Ayder Specialized Hospital, with local officials blaming the federal government. These incidents follow a series of reported strikes in the Tigray region, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
Why it matters
The use of drone strikes in residential areas raises significant humanitarian concerns and complicates the security situation in the Tigray region.
Addis Abeba - Two drone strikes were reported in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, on Thursday, August 20, with Ayder Specialized Hospital saying it received 13 casualties from one of the strikes.
The first strike occurred in Hawelti Sub-City, Momona Kebele, around the St. Mary Church, where residential homes were reportedly targeted. The Tigray Bureau of Communication Affairs initially said two adults and two children were injured and taken to hospital for treatment. However, Ayder Hospital later said its Emergency Department received 13 casualties from a drone strike in Mekelle's Daero residential area. The victims, including both adults and children, arrived at the hospital at around 11:30 a.m. for medical and surgical care.
A second drone strike occurred in the Kuha area of Mekelle, residents confirmed to Addis Standard . No casualties were reported from that incident.
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