Ethiopian Airlines halts Tigray flights after Mekelle airport seized by Tigrayan forces

Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport from federal police, prompting Ethiopian Airlines to suspend flights to the region. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with the airport seizure disrupting civilian travel and potentially signaling a shift in territorial control. The incident underscores renewed instability in Tigray, though the broader military situation remains unclear.