Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle

Ethiopian government forces and pro-government allies have successfully recaptured the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region. According to local sources, Tigray rebel forces have been observed retreating and leaving the regional capital amidst the ongoing advance of federal troops.

The military development in Mekelle coincides with widespread active conflict spreading beyond the Tigray region, with fighting also raging in the neighboring Amhara and Afar regions. The escalation marks a significant shift in the territorial control of the northern regional capital as government forces push forward against the rebel groups.