Ethiopian government forces retook the airport in Mekelle from Tigray rebels.
Ethiopian federal forces and allied pro‑government Tigray militias have retaken the Mekelle airport, advancing toward the regional capital after reversing a TPLF offensive. Pro‑government fighters claim they are now within 20 km of Mekelle and that senior TPLF leaders have left the city.
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- First reported
- 3 Oct 2026 · 07:44 UTC
- Latest development
- 3 Oct 2026 · 11:30 UTC
- Intensity
- 3 / 5
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