# Ethiopian army says it repelled Tigrayan attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/72406

- BBC News, 2026-09-24 12:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqevwm09w4xmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Ethiopia’s army says it has repelled attacks by Tigrayan forces and allies in parts of the north, inflicting casualties and seizing weapons. The statement is its first since fighting began on Wednesday, amid fears that a devastating civil war could resume. The claims have not been independently verified, and the TPLF has not commented.

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