UAV

UAV event in Ethiopia on Tue 20th October 2026

20th October 2026

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On 20 October 2026, ENDF staged a drone strike near Sana Primary School in Sana Kebele in Dera Woreda (location coded to the admin center, Hamusit, Dera, South Gondar, Amhara). The nearby school interrupted teaching and learning sessions after an explosion was heard, and parents entered the school to evacuate pupils ahead of the school's regular time. Local sources reported there were no fatalities, while other sources (EMS) reported up to 20 fatalities.

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