Explosions reported in Addis Ababa overnight, diplomatic sources say
Multiple explosions were heard overnight in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, according to three diplomatic sources. The cause and target are unconfirmed, and it is unclear if this signals an escalation in the ongoing Tigray conflict or a separate incident. The event is significant as it suggests potential security deterioration in the capital, which has largely been insulated from direct fighting.
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Addis Ababa Explosions Amid Widening Ethiopian Conflict
Multiple explosions occurred in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, following a ban on drone flights and renewed fighting north of the capital. While diplomatic sources confirm the blasts, details regarding targets, casualties, and perpetrators remain largely unconfirmed, with some claims of drone strikes and a military headquarters target. This marks a significant escalation, extending the conflict directly into the capital, previously insulated from direct attacks.