On July 22, 2026, a drone strike targeted the Abbay Giyorgis St. Arsema Unity Monastery in Ethiopia's Amhara region, resulting in civilian casualties and the complete destruction of the facility. The attack occurred while local women were gathered at the site, according to reports from the area.
The monastery, a historic religious site, was flattened in the strike. The Ethiopian government has not officially commented on the incident, but local sources confirm the death toll includes civilians. The Amhara region has been a focal point of ongoing conflict between federal forces and regional militias.
This incident highlights the escalating violence in the region, where drone strikes have become more frequent. Human rights organizations have called for an investigation into the attack, emphasizing the need to protect civilian infrastructure and religious sites.
