Ethiopian forces expand Tigray control; Eritrea denies troop movement

Ethiopian government forces and allied militias have entered Aksum, expanding territorial control in Tigray. Concurrently, a conflict monitor reports Eritrean withdrawals near the border, though Eritrea denies any troop movement within northern Ethiopia. The situation remains fluid with conflicting claims regarding Eritrean forces.

Ethiopian federal forces and allied militias have expanded territorial control in Tigray, including Aksum and Zelambes, while conflict monitors report Eritrean troop withdrawals near the border. Ethiopia has massed heavy weapons near the Eritrean border and threatened retaliation against Eritrea, which denies troop movements. International actors, including the US and UK, have urged de-escalation amid rising tensions and warnings of potential long-range attacks.