A drone launched from Sudan struck a funeral gathering in eastern Chad, killing 17 civilians, according to a report. The attack occurred on March 18, 2026, in the town of Tiné, near the border with Sudan. This is the fifth cross-border drone strike to affect eastern Chad since December 2025, and the fourth such attack in or near Tiné. The victims were all Chadian civilians attending the funeral. No group has claimed responsibility, and the report did not specify which side launched the drone. The Sudanese Armed Forces and other groups have been active in the region, but the source did not provide further details on responsibility. The attack adds to growing tensions along the Chad-Sudan border, where conflict in Sudan's Darfur region has spilled over in recent months. Chad has seen an influx of refugees from Sudan, and cross-border violence has become more frequent. The Chadian government has not yet issued a formal response. The incident highlights the ongoing instability in the region, with civilians often caught in the crossfire. Investigations are likely to follow, but no further information was available at the time of the report.