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The Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) launched three drone strikes on positions held by the Tigray Defense Forces (TDF) in the Merewa direction, southern Tigray region, according to reports from the Ethiopian Armed Forces and local media outlets. The targeted area is located near the border of the Amhara regional administrative zone, suggesting possible cooperation between the Fano militias and the TDF in the region.
The drone strikes are the most recent development in the ongoing conflict between the Tigray Defense Forces and the Ethiopian National Defence Forces. The Ethiopian Armed Forces have been engaged in a military operation in the Tigray region, with the aim of dislodging the TDF and re-establishing federal control in the region.
Details about the drone strikes have been reported by the Ethiopian Ministry of Defence, which stated that the targeted positions were located near the Amhara regional border, indicating possible cooperation between the Fano militias and the TDF in the area. However, these claims have not been independently verified, and the involvement of Fano militias in the conflict remains a subject of debate.
The Tigray Interim Administration, which includes the Tigray Peace Forces, has maintained control over a significant portion of the Tigray region. However, the area under the TDF’s influence stretches further south and near the Amhara regional border, where the drone strikes took place.
A map provided by the Tigray Interim Administration outlines the territorial control of both the Tigray Interim Administration and the Tigray Defense Forces. According to the map, areas of Tigray Defense Forces’ control and influence are indicated in purple. However, the Tigray Defense Forces areas of influence shown on the map do not represent territorial control.
While the exact details of the military operation and the involvement of other forces in the Merewa direction remain unclear, the continued escalation of violence in the region has sparked concerns about the humanitarian situation and the potential impact on civilians in the war-torn area. Further reports and updates on the situation will be provided as more information becomes available.