Drone strikes during the Fano insurgency
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During the Fano insurgency, the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has heavily utilized drone strikes in combat operations against the Fano militia and the civilian population. The attacks have reportedly resulted in widespread destruction, civilian casualties, and a growing humanitarian crisis.[1]
Since late 2024, drone operations have escalated drastically following the commencement of major ENDF counteroffensives. This escalation has notably impacted rural communities and urban fringes across the Gojjam, Shewa, and Wollo zones, repeatedly drawing international concern over collateral infrastructure damage and non-combatant fatalities.[2]
Over 600 people have been killed in drone strikes since the insurgency began in 2023.[3]
List of drone strikes
| Date | Location | Target/Context | Reported Casualties | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2023 | Finote Selam (West Gojjam Zone) |
Town center / Public square |
|
[4][5][6] |
| 9 November 2023 | Waber (East Gojjam Zone) |
Primary school and surrounding civilian area |
|
[7][8][9] |
| 30 November 2023 | Wegel Tena (South Wollo Zone) |
Near healthcare facility infrastructure |
|
[10][11][12] |
| 5 December 2023 | Wegel Tena (South Wollo Zone) |
Residential/Militia encounter corridor |
|
[13][14] |
| 19 February 2024 | Near Sasit (North Shewa Zone) |
Passenger truck transit route |
|
[15][16][17] |
| 11–14 October 2024 | Gerchech, Mecha woreda (North Gojjam Zone) |
Intermittent strikes during military counteroffensive |
|
[18][19][20] |
| 26 October 2024 | Achefer (North Gojjam Zone) |
Rural settlement corridors |
|
[21] |
| 5 November 2024 | Durbete (West Gojjam Zone) |
Town vicinity during intense infantry clashes |
|
[22] |
| 17 April 2025 | Gedeb (East Gojjam Zone) |
Rural locality / Local congregation area |
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[23][24] |
| 15 January 2026 | Wag Hemra Zone | Friendly fire incident on pro-government base camp |
|
[3] |