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ENDF and Tigray Peace Forces Advance as Eritrean Troops Withdraw

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ENDF and Tigray Peace Forces Advance as Eritrean Troops Withdraw
AI SUMMARY

The Ethiopian National Defense Force and Tigray Peace Forces have captured Selekleka and advanced in Tigray, while eyewitnesses report Eritrean troops are withdrawing from several areas amid heavy drone strikes.

  • The Ethiopian National Defense Force and the Tigray Peace Forces captured the strategic town of Selekleka on October 11.
  • The advancing forces moved closer to Wukro Maray, which is located 20 kilometers from Axum.
  • Adigrat was fully captured on October 10, followed by the capture of Adwa after TPLF forces evacuated.
  • TPLF leaders fled Axum, leaving residents anxious due to released prisoners, prompting locals to organize neighborhood security.
  • Eritrean troops are withdrawing from eastern and western zones of Tigray, including Zagir, Ziban Gedena, Shimelba, Adihageray, and Adi Awala.
  • The withdrawal of Eritrean forces is attributed to federal and Tigray forces advancing near Shire alongside extensive drone strikes.
  • Eritrean troops remain present in Gual Badme and Sheraro.
  • Eritrean soldiers who gathered in Fatsi near Adigrat departed the area, following heavy drone bombardment over the past three days from Fatsi to Zalambessa.
  • Strikes in Zalambessa hit weapon-loaded vehicles, causing massive explosions as ammunition ignited.