Fierce fighting between Tigray forces & ENDF near Abiy Addi, Meili & Endabaguna
Heavy clashes are being reported between Tigray fighters and Ethiopian Federal government troops near Abiy Addi, Meili and Endabaguna towns of Tigray. In November last year, ENDF claimed that military operation in Tigay was over. But fighting in many parts of Tigray still goes on. Abiy Addi town is in central Tigray while Endabaguna and Meili are situated in north western Tigray region of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia sent Pantsir missile system to Sudan border
Ethiopia has sent Pantsir missile system to its border with Sudan. Tensions between Ethiopia and Sudan are escalating over border areas like Al Fashaga which was captured by Sudanese forces in a recent large scale military offensive. Pantsir is short range Russian air defense system which is effective against low flying objects including helicopters, drones and aircrafts. Sudan has also deployed its warplanes to border areas.
Ethiopian fighter jet flying over Sudan
Ethiopian fighter jet violated Sudanese airspace, claims Sudanese Foreign Ministry. According to Sudan, Ethiopian war plane entered Sudanese airspace and it is "a dangerous and unjustified escalation by Ethiopia". Sudan and Ethiopia and locked into border dispute for decades. Sudan took large swathes of land in Al Fashaga recently by a military offensive. Ethiopia and Sudan have mobilized their forces to bordering areas. Both Sudan and Ethiopia have deployed their forces in border areas. Ethiopian fighter jets and Sudanese aircrafts have been seen making flights over Ethiopia-Sudan border areas.