Airstrikes hit Tigray after Mekelle falls; Ethiopia conflict escalates

Airstrikes and artillery struck northern Ethiopia's Tigray region overnight, following the reported fall of the regional capital Mekelle to federal forces. The strikes mark an escalation in the two-week conflict between the federal government and Tigrayan forces, raising fears of a prolonged civil war and regional instability. The situation is developing, with aid sources reporting continued attacks despite claims of a military operation's conclusion.