Monday, October 18, 2021

Air Strikes Hit The Capital Of Ethiopia's Tigray Province

CNN: Capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region hit by airstrikes, eyewitness and local forces say 

(CNN)The capital of Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray region was hit by at least two airstrikes on Monday, an eyewitness and a spokesman for forces fighting the country's central government told CNN. 

The eyewitness in Mekelle told CNN she heard an explosion and saw smoke in the vicinity of Adi Haki Market, describing a scene of panic with people running around when she left her office following the blast. 

One resident of the city told Reuters one strike hit close to a market, behind a hotel. An aid worker and a doctor in the region also said there had been an attack and a diplomat shared pictures with Reuters of what they said was the aftermath, including pools of blood and smashed windows.  

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More News On Air Strikes Hitting The Capital Of Ethiopia's Tigray Province  

Tigray Forces Say Air Strikes Hit Ethiopia's Mekelle, Government Denies -- Reuters  

Witnesses: Ethiopian military airstrikes hit Tigray capital -- AP 

'Deadly' air strikes hit capital of Ethiopia's Tigray -- AFP  

Ethiopia: Airstrikes hit Tigray capital — local sources -- DW  

Ethiopia: at least 3 dead as air strikes hit Tigray capital Mekele -- Euronews  

Air strikes target capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray; 3 civilians dead -- Al Jazeera

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