Ethiopian government forces launched drone attacks against Eritrean troops after they crossed into the Tigray region. Civilian witnesses, a militia commander, and the monitoring group Acled reported that Eritrean military vehicles entered Ethiopia on Wednesday, advancing 25 miles south to reach the town of Adigrat. This military engagement signals a potential return to conflict and threatens to expand into a broader regional war between the two neighboring countries.

Key facts

  • Eritrean troops crossed the southern border into Ethiopia's Tigray region on Wednesday.
  • The Eritrean forces reached the town of Adigrat, situated 25 miles (40km) from the border.
  • Ethiopian government forces utilized drone strikes to target the advancing Eritrean military.
  • Reports of the incursion were cited from witnesses, a militia commander, and the conflict monitoring group Acled.

Why it matters

The strike and troop movement increase the likelihood that internal Ethiopian conflict could escalate into an all-out regional war with Eritrea.

The Guardian

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