Ethiopian military drone strikes hit Eritrean forces near Adigrat, Ethiopia

On October 8, 2026, Ethiopian drone strikes targeted Eritrean forces near Adigrat in northern Ethiopia, according to conflict monitor ACLED. The strikes hit Eritrean military vehicles as they withdrew from positions. This follows an incursion by Eritrean troops into Ethiopian territory, which has heightened tensions between the two countries. Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of backing rebels in Tigray, while Eritrea denies this. The two nations severed diplomatic ties last week. The strikes have raised fears of a wider regional conflict in the Horn of Africa.