Overview
- Reports that emerged Wednesday night said Eritrean troops crossed at Zelambessa and were seen in Adigrat and Idaga Hamus before Ethiopian military drones struck vehicles and positions.
- Conflict monitors, local witnesses and pro‑government commanders provided multiple accounts of the incursions and strikes while Eritrea officially denied sending forces.
- Ethiopia’s federal troops hold Mekelle after the TPLF withdrew and diplomatic ties between Addis Ababa and Asmara have been severed following mutual expulsions of diplomats.
- Independent verification is limited by communications outages and restricted access which leaves key details — like the size and fate of Eritrean units — unconfirmed.
- The episode revives grievances from the 2020–22 Tigray war and could widen the conflict regionally with lasting humanitarian harm to civilians and aid operations.