Ethiopia launches drone attack against Eritrean troops who crossed into Tigray

Eritrean troops have crossed into Ethiopia’s Tigray region, advancing toward the town of Adigrat, according to witnesses and conflict monitors, raising fears of escalating violence. A drone strike by government forces targeting the invading military vehicles has heightened concerns that Ethiopia’s internal conflict could spiral into a broader regional war. The movement of armed forces across the border marks a significant escalation in tensions between the neighboring countries. Civilian observers and militia leaders have reported the developments, underscoring the fragile security situation in the area.

Government forces’ attack raises risk of internal conflict in Ethiopia that could trigger regional war Eritrean troops who crossed into Ethiopia’s Tigray region have come under drone attack from government forces, raising the risk that renewed internal conflict in Ethiopia could trigger an all-out regional war between the neighbouring countries.Military vehicles carrying soldiers drove across Eritrea’s southern border into Tigray on Wednesday, reaching the town of Adigrat 25 miles (40km) south, according to civilian witnesses, a militia commander and the conflict monitoring group Acled. Continue reading...