Similar #ENDF human wave assaults were repelled by #Tigray forces at a Tekeze River crossing near Adi Gebru, though reinforcements have arrived and fighting remains fluid. The #Ethiopian army has reportedly deployed 18 divisions in a bid to take Shire Inda Selassie through a pincer maneuver. 2/

Tigray Forces Repel Ethiopian Human Wave Assaults

According to TV Asena, #Tigray forces repelled #ENDF human wave assaults in the Tselimoy and Tselemti sectors. Near Mai Gaba on the Tekeze River crossing, a morning infantry attack following overnight artillery and drone strikes was repelled. 1/

ENDF Offensive Stalls Amid Costly Tigrayan Resistance

The #ENDF’s push along the Hawzen axis has stalled around Wukro as the #Tigray Defense Force’s Army-30 and Army-22 mount stubborn resistance, reportedly inflicting heavy losses while #Ethiopia desperately resorts to bombing Abraha We Atsbeha.

Claims of ENDF Advances In Northwestern Tigray Debunked

The Tigray Defense Forces today released a video from Adi Gebru, Northwestern #Tigray, discrediting #Ethiopian claims of territorial advances. The footage supports reports of heavy fighting in the area and shows there was no #ENDF advance.

#Ethiopia’s coalition is reportedly hitting military airfields, killing/wounding #drone operators & trainers. It’s striking the #ENDF hasn’t closed these gaps after earlier attacks. Targeting scarce personnel disrupts the drone pipeline, while airfield strikes blunt airpower.

ENDF’s 34th Division Annihilated In Central #Tigray

BREAKING: TV Asena reports that on October 5 #ENDF infantry units pushed a major offensive—backed by heavy artillery and drones—near Adi Gebru in an effort to reach Shire, but heavy losses forced a retreat all the way to Adi Arkay.

ENDF/TPF Movements In Tigray Spark Withdrawal Talk

Something unusual appears to be unfolding: the ENDF took Mekelle without any major battle after the #Tigray Defense Forces withdrew and now reports suggest that some #ENDF units —along with proxy, treasonous TPF militia— are moving out of the city.

Major ENDF Setbacks In Northwestern Tigray

According to TV Asena, at early dawn on October 4, a large #ENDF infantry force—backed by heavy artillery and drones—crossed the Tekeze River near Tselomoy and Dima. They were intercepted by #Tigray Defense Forces and withdrew after suffering heavy losses.

#ENDF’s advance into #Tigray is facing difficulties as the #TPLF launches counterattacks, while infighting among pro-government forces including Amhara groups and the TPF adds pressure. Biggest risk for ENDF: becoming overstretched on multiple fronts and losing momentum.

TDF may be avoiding a decisive fight for #Mekelle, preserving its forces while allowing #ENDF to advance deeper. The gamble: stretch federal supply lines into #Tigray, harass exposed rear positions and strike once ENDF is overextended turning a rapid advance into a costly trap.

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Les troupes gouvernementales ( #ENDF ) éthiopiennes continuent de progresser vers la capitale tigréenne de #Mekele dans le cadre de la contre-offensive initiée par #AddisAbeba après la reprise de la guerre le 22 septembre.

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#ENDF closing in on #Mekelle, but the advance carries serious risks. With #Tigrayan forces ahead and Fano active on other fronts, a push too far could expose ENDF to encirclement. Abiy now faces a choice: press for Mekelle or consolidate before risking a major setback.

#ENDF relocates fighter jets as TDF Fano keep hitting airfields. ENDF advanced into #Tigray from two directions, taking Alamata & reaching Samrè. Afar’s regional gov held an emergency meeting as TPLF & allied forces rapidly advance across #Afar, urging residents to take up arms.

Afar Forces Take Dallol, ENDF Retreats from Afdeera

BREAKING: Uguugumoh forces reportedly seized Dallol, while #ENDF troops retreat from Afdeera amid the advance of #Tigray and Alliance for Survival forces. The Alliance seems intent on disrupting the Ethio–Djibouti corridor by taking Sedro.

Opposition attacks on #Ethiopian airfields suggest rebel forces have gained experience w drones. Sudan’s long war may be one source of know-how. In 2020–22, #ENDF’s won mainly due to #Eritrean support and drones; fastforward Abiy alienated Eritrea & drones are not unique to ENDF.

ENDF Confirm Tigray Forces Pulled Back to Grat Kahsu

Two #ENDF soldiers filmed TDF’s empty trenches and labelled #Tigray fighters as ‘cowards’ for abandoning them without a fight, effectively confirming an orderly withdrawal. They added that #TDF forces are now dug in behind Alamata at Grat Kahsu.

French Outlet Refutes Claim of ENDF Capture of Alamata

Over the past two days, clashes in southern #Tigray have been particularly intense. Military sources say the #ENDF now holds Waja, just 1.4km north of the #Amhara border and 15km from Alamata and the strategic Grat Kahsu fortifications.

If opposition forces can strike #Dessie–#Kombolcha Airport w drones & rockets, the impact could be major: disrupting a key logistics hub, forcing #ENDF to widen its defensive perimeter and divert forces, while flight disruptions create wider psychological and economic pressure.

Tigray Releases Footage of Captured ENDF Troops

BREAKING: New footage shows dozens of #ENDF soldiers captured in recent clashes on the Sekota front. #Tigray Defense Forces and the “Alliance for Survival” have liberated large swaths of territory and are reportedly nearing the capture of Lalibela.

Airstrikes by the #Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), some carried out using drones, reportedly hit five schools in #Tigray on 22 September, resulting in deaths and injuries. A mortar strike on 23 September in Kobo town in #Amhara reportedly by the #ENDF also resulted in civilian deaths. 2/