Heavy fighting erupts near Sudan border as army and TPLF exchange

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Heavy fighting broke out near the Sudan border in western Tigray between Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) forces and the Ethiopian National Defense Force. The clashes involved artillery, mechanized units, and drones, marking a significant escalation in the regional conflict.

Fierce fighting reportedly erupted in western Tigray near the Sudanese border, around the village of Shererina, as forces affiliated with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) exchanged heavy fire. According to reports, the clashes began early Saturday morning and involved a TPLF unit known as “Army 70,” reportedly based across the border in Sudan, and Ethiopian federal troops. The fighting reportedly involved heavy artillery, mechanized units, and drones. The TPLF’s deputy leader, Amanuel Assefa, told AFP that federal forces had launched an offensive against the group’s positions using heavy artillery. The Ethiopian government… The post Heavy fighting erupts near Sudan border as army and TPLF exchange appeared first on Ethiopia Observer.