ADWA — Reports emerging from Adwa in northern Ethiopia say that a drone strike targeted the Soloda Hotel, where Dr. Debretsion Gebremichael and members of his security detail were reportedly present.
According to preliminary reports, the strike allegedly caused casualties among Dr. Debretsion’s guards. Some reports claim that several members of the security team were seriously wounded and later transported to a hospital for emergency treatment.
Unconfirmed information circulating after the incident indicates that some of the guards may have died from injuries sustained in the attack. However, the number of casualties and the identities of those affected have not been independently verified.
There are also unconfirmed reports raising questions about whether Dr. Debretsion himself was affected by the strike. At this stage, however, there is no independently verified information confirming that he was injured or killed.
The reported drone strike comes amid heightened political and security tensions in northern Ethiopia, where developments involving Tigray, federal authorities and neighboring actors have remained highly sensitive.
Details surrounding the incident—including who carried out the reported drone strike, the exact location within the hotel that was hit, the number of casualties and the whereabouts and condition of Dr. Debretsion—remain unclear.
Further information is expected as local authorities, witnesses and other sources provide additional details. Until independent confirmation becomes available, the reports concerning casualties and Dr. Debretsion’s condition should be treated with caution.
