Ethiopian military claims to have killed 272 TPLF rebels and wounded 260 in clashes with rebels in the north. The fighting, which escalated on Thursday, has raised fears of a return to civil war. The military said it launched a counter-offensive that inflicted heavy losses on the TPLF.
The TPLF, which has been in power since 1991, has accused the Ethiopian government of violating a 2022 peace deal. The TPLF's vice president said the situation was now full-blown war. The TPLF has also launched attacks into Afar and Amhara regions, with reports of heavy artillery fire in Afar.
The African Union and UN have called for deescalation. Ethiopia's president condemned the conflict as interference in internal affairs. The TPLF has formed an alliance with six other groups to oust the government, raising concerns of a broader regional conflict. The fighting has disrupted flights and caused economic hardship in the region.