Addis Ababa explosions: Blasts heard in Ethiopia's capital after drone flights banned

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 1, 2026Country: Ethiopia
Crime & Law
Addis Ababa explosions: Blasts heard in Ethiopia's capital after drone flights banned

Explosions were heard overnight in Ethiopia's capital, some near the military headquarters in the west and others in the south of the city, according to residents and diplomatic sources. The blasts occurred hours after a ban on drone flights over Addis Ababa and a week after fighting erupted in the north between the army and an alliance of armed groups including Tigray forces. A source linked to opposition fighters claimed responsibility for the drone strikes. No official reports confirmed the cause, locations affected, casualties, or damage.

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