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Pro-government forces say they retake airport in Ethiopia's Tigray region

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Pro-government forces claim capture of Tigray airport as Ethiopia conflict escalates

Militias allied with Ethiopia's federal government say they have retaken the main airport in Tigray's capital Mekelle, while explosions were heard in Addis Ababa. The conflict risks spilling into a wider regional war involving Eritrea and Egypt.

Oct 1, 2026·7 sourcesRegional escalationCivil warsEthiopia–Eritrea diplomatic ruptureMilitary operations
Pro-government forces claim capture of Tigray airport as Ethiopia conflict escalates
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Pro-government forces say they retake airport in Ethiopia's Tigray region | Reuters