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Federal and Tigrayan forces take Zalambessa as clashes continue with Fano

Deutsche Welle · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
Federal and Tigrayan forces take Zalambessa as clashes continue with Fano
AI SUMMARY

Federal forces and Tigrayan troops have secured several border areas including Zalambessa, while intense fighting continues against Fano militants in parts of North Shewa and Wollo.

  • Intense fighting occurred between the Ethiopian Federal Defense Force and Fano militants near Molale in the North Shewa Zone.
  • Federal troops regained control of the Armenia area on the Addis Ababa-Dessie road after it was briefly held by Fano forces.
  • Fighting continued for three days in Wagel Tena, located in the Delanta district of South Wollo, which remains under Fano control.
  • The towns of Meket Saint, Jama, Wegdi, and Kelala in South Wollo are under Fano control.
  • Fano forces took control of Muja town in the Gidan district of North Wollo following the withdrawal of national defense forces.
  • Federal defense forces and Tigrayan peace forces took control of Chila near the Ethiopia-Eritrea border.
  • Tigrayan forces secured Dairo Tekli, Abaqna, Addis Alem, Adi Fitaw, Edaga Berhe, Gerhu Sirnay, and the border town of Rama on the Adwa front.
  • Eritrean troops withdrew from Zalambessa to the Aiga area in the Irob district, leaving Zalambessa under federal control.