Overview
- Conflict monitors and multiple witnesses reported Eritrean forces crossing at Zalambessa and operating around Adigrat and Idaga Hamus, with ACLED and local accounts saying Ethiopian drones struck Eritrean vehicles.
- Ethiopia formally told the UN Security Council it faces an “all‑out invasion,” said Eritrean forces had advanced deep into northern Tigray and demanded their immediate withdrawal.
- Diplomatic ties have collapsed after Ethiopia expelled Eritrean diplomats and closed its embassy in Asmara, and Eritrea responded by severing relations and denying it sent troops.
- Federal Ethiopian forces have consolidated gains in Tigray, retaking Mekelle after TPLF withdrawal, while reports say rebels have lost other towns and pro‑government militias are imposing curfews.
- Independent verification remains limited because of communications outages and restricted access, heightening risks to civilians, aid delivery and the chance that the fighting widens into a regional confrontation.