Pro-government forces report recapture of Tigray airport
A militia group allied with the Ethiopian federal government claims to have recaptured the main airport in the capital of the northern Tigray region. The move marks a development in the ongoing conflict in the area.
First reported 3 hours ago · latest update 1 hour agoPro-government forces in Ethiopia have announced the recapture of the main airport located in the capital of the northern Tigray region. The facility, which serves as a key strategic point in the area, had been under the control of opposition forces prior to this development.
The announcement marks a significant shift in the ongoing conflict within the region. Federal government allies confirmed that their militia units successfully reclaimed the site, which is situated in the heart of the territory held by opposition groups.
The Tigray region has remained a central point of tension between federal authorities and local forces. The airport is considered a vital piece of infrastructure, and its status has been a subject of contention throughout the recent period of instability.
Military operations in the area have been characterized by shifting territorial control. The recapture of this specific transport hub is the latest in a series of maneuvers by federal forces and their affiliated militias as they seek to consolidate their position in the northern province.
There have been no immediate reports regarding the current operational status of the airport or the extent of any damage sustained during the transition of control. Authorities have not provided further details on the broader implications of this tactical gain for the ongoing regional conflict.
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Pro-government forces say they retake airport in Ethiopia's Tigray region - Reuters
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3 hours agoEthiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital, sources say - Reuters
Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital, sources say Reuters
1 hour agoPro-government forces say they retake airport in Ethiopia's Tigray region
Oct 3 - A militia group allied to Ethiopia's federal government said they had recaptured the main airport in the capital of the northern Tigray region, an opposition stronghold.
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