Ethiopian forces enter Aksum; Eritrean withdrawals reported in Tigray

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 control in northern Tigray, entering Aksum and seizing 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 Addis Ababa claims is involved in renewed fighting. International actors, including the US and UK, have expressed alarm and urged de-escalation, with the US Embassy warning of potential long-range attacks.