Conflict & Security
Ethiopia launches drone strikes on Eritrean troops who crossed into Tigray
October 8, 2026 at 05:33 PM
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4 reports · 3 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 6 hours
TGThe Guardian
Ethiopia launches drone attack against Eritrean troops who crossed into Tigray
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AJAl Jazeera Arabic
مع تصاعد التوتر.. أنباء عن غارات إثيوبية على قوات إريترية شمال تيغراي
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MAMasrawy
الطيران الإثيوبي يستهدف قوات إريترية في شمال تيجراي
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SNSky News Arabia
إثيوبيا تستهدف قوات إريترية شمالي تيغراي بالمسيرات
(opens the publisher’s site)Ethiopian drones have struck Eritrean troops who crossed into the Tigray region, two weeks after TPLF rebels launched an offensive against the government.
- Eritrean troops crossed Eritrea's southern border into the Tigray region on Wednesday and reached Adigrat, according to civilian witnesses, a militia commander, and conflict monitor Acled.
- Ethiopian drones hit Eritrean forces and ammunition in Adigrat overnight, with residents reporting a "very large number" of strikes, Acled and witnesses said.
- Eritrea's information minister said Asmara would not refute "wild allegations," without confirming or denying the troop presence.
- Ethiopia's foreign ministry said it "stands ready to defend its sovereignty," urging regional dialogue.