Airstrikes and Artillery Reported in Ethiopia's Tigray Region

Airstrikes and artillery fire struck Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region overnight into Monday morning, according to reports from aid officials monitoring the conflict.

The attacks came almost two weeks after the federal government’s forces captured Mekelle, the regional capital of Tigray, ending a prolonged battle between the national army and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Since the fall of the city, fighting has continued in surrounding districts as both sides vie for control.

The bombardments were reported to have involved both aerial strikes and ground‑based artillery, targeting areas that are home to displaced persons and humanitarian operations. No immediate casualty figures have been released, and the extent of damage to civilian infrastructure remains unclear.

Humanitarian agencies expressed concern that the renewed shelling could widen the conflict and further jeopardise the delivery of aid to thousands of people already facing severe shortages of food, water and medical supplies. The United Nations and other relief groups have warned that escalations in hostilities risk exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

The situation in Tigray remains volatile, with both federal and rebel forces continuing to engage in combat across the northern part of the country. International observers are closely watching the developments, emphasizing the need for restraint to prevent a broader escalation of violence.