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Ethiopia: Military Strikes Targeting Cities in Tigray Injure Dozens
Deutsche Welle · 5 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
AI SUMMARY
Heavy military strikes across urban centers in the Tigray region have resulted in civilian casualties, including scores of injured children, amid a federal advance toward Mekelle.
- Ayder Specialized Hospital in Mekelle received 44 patients with severe blast and shrapnel injuries from strikes in Maichew and Alamata between Saturday and Monday.
- Medical staff confirmed that 33 of the admitted patients at Ayder Hospital are children.
- Four individuals died from their injuries while in transit to the hospital.
- Maichew residents confirmed that aerial and ground strikes hit the municipality six times, directly targeting residential neighborhoods.
- Rebel forces took control of Erebti town along the Afar regional border, followed by government strikes resulting in unconfirmed civilian casualties.
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