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Eritrean Army Fortifying Positions, Coordinating with TPLF in Border Areas

AI SUMMARY

The Eritrean army has begun digging fortifications and coordinating with TPLF forces in the border areas of Tigray.

The Eritrean army has begun digging defensive fortifications in border areas and is coordinating with TPLF forces.
The Eritrean military advanced into Adi Aser in the North Western Zone of Tigray and deployed to Adi Tsetser and Dichnama on October 13.
Certain units from the TPLF's 70th Army have joined the Eritrean forces and are operating alongside them.
Eritrean and TPLF military commanders recently met in the Dichnama area to develop military plans and agree on intelligence sharing.
A significant number of Eritrean soldiers have entered the Irob district and are currently digging defensive trenches.