FM Berhanu Jula ( DW Amharic /file)borkenaAbout 100 drone strikes reportedly occurred across different parts of Ethiopia’s Amhara region following the government’s declaration of a state of emergency there in August 2023. Until recently, the Ethiopian Government, through the Communication Services Ministry, had not disclosed any information about the recurring drone strikes. This week Ethiopian Defense Chief FM Berhahu Jula confirmed the drone attacks in the Amhara region during an interview at the Ethiopian Air Force Premise in Debre Zeit (Bishoftu). Reports covering drone strikes in the region have indicated civilian casualties, including during religious ceremonies. While asserting that Fano forces in the Amhara region have suffered substantial losses, he cautioned that Ethiopia could face disintegration if an armed faction seized power.

Source: Ethiopian News December 14, 2023 07:42 UTC