Eritrean soldiers deployed in Tigray region, Ethiopia counter-attack

While Eritrean troops crossed the border to northern Ethiopia on Wednesday to support the Tigray rebels, Ethiopian forces responded with great reinforcement of drones. After months of tension, the spectre of a new war between the two neighbours seems to emerge a little more each day.

Published on RocksNews: 8 Oct 2026, 16:09 UTC
Updated: 8 Oct 2026, 16:10 UTC
Language: English (Original language: French)

Eritrean soldiers deployed in Tigray region, Ethiopia counter-attack — Eritrean soldiers deployed in Tigray region, Ethiopia counter-attack — Image credit: France 24 (Français)

While Eritrean troops crossed the border to northern Ethiopia on Wednesday to support the Tigray rebels, Ethiopian forces responded with great reinforcement of drones. After months of tension, the spectre of a new war between the two neighbours seems to emerge a little more each day.

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