Ethiopian forces push toward Eritrean border as Tigray fighting intensifies

Ethiopian government forces have advanced to the Tigray border town of Zalambessa, as Addis Ababa and Asmara trade accusations of invasion.

• Ethiopian government forces have advanced to Zalambessa, a border town of about 15,000 previously held by Tigray rebels.
• Eritrean authorities denied any incursion into Ethiopian territory, called the accusation a "declaration of war," and urged the UN to take deterrent measures.
• An Ethiopian official said federal forces have entered Adwa and Aksum and taken control of the region's main cities.
• Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to securing Red Sea access on a "give and take" basis.