"A drone attack launched from Sudan has killed 17 people in Chad, according to the Chadian government, which has pledged to retaliate against any further strikes as the civil war in the neighbouring nation rages on. A spokesman for the Chadian government announced the death toll on Thursday from the attack on the border town of Tine, which had been targeted despite various firm warnings addressed to the different belligerents in the Sudan conflict."
"It occurred as mourners gathered at a house on Wednesday for a funeral, according to a local resident quoted by the Reuters news agency, who reported there were two explosions and casualties included mourners and children playing nearby."
"Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby called a meeting of the defence and security council on Wednesday night, ordering the army to retaliate starting from tonight to any attack coming from Sudan, according to a presidency statement. Early on Thursday, the government said Chad had strengthened its security presence at the border and could potentially carry out operations on Sudanese territory."
A drone attack launched from Sudan killed 17 people in the Chadian border town of Tine on Wednesday, striking during a funeral gathering. Casualties included mourners and children playing nearby, according to local residents. The Chadian government announced the death toll and pledged retaliation. Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby ordered the army to respond to any further attacks from Sudan. Chad strengthened its border security and indicated potential operations on Sudanese territory. Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces denied involvement, blaming the Sudanese army. The attack occurs amid Sudan's ongoing civil war between its military and the RSF, which has killed tens of thousands and displaced over 12 million people since April 2023.
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