# Ethiopian pro-government forces say they recaptured Tigray capital airport

https://mins.news/en/item/84580

- TRT World, 2026-10-03 11:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/71b3506bda6b

> Ethiopian pro-government forces say they have recaptured the airport in Mekelle, the capital of Tigray. Flights to Tigray had previously been cancelled amid fighting between the TPLF and ENDF.

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