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Drone Strike in Rama, Tigray, Leaves at Least 11 Dead

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Drone Strike in Rama, Tigray, Leaves at Least 11 Dead
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A drone strike in Rama, Tigray, has killed at least 11 people after hitting a truck carrying sorghum and striking again while locals gathered the spilled grain.

  • A drone strike in the town of Rama, Tigray region, killed at least 11 people according to Agence France-Presse citing medical and eyewitness sources.
  • The first strike occurred on Thursday at around 9:00 p.m., targeting a private truck loaded with sorghum.
  • A second strike occurred on Friday morning while people were gathering grain scattered around the damaged vehicle.
  • A local hospital medical source confirmed 11 deaths and reported hearing of two additional fatalities, while an eyewitness placed the death toll at 13.
  • The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project reported that the attack happened around 8:00 a.m., resulting in 12 deaths, injuries, and property damage.