# Ethiopian Drones Target Eritrean Forces

> Ethiopian drones strike Eritrean troops near Adigrat as border tensions flare.
- Title: Ethiopian Drones Target Eritrean Forces · euronews | Shortify
- Summary: Ethiopian drones strike Eritrean troops near Adigrat as border tensions flare. Ethiopian drone strikes hit Eritrean forces in northern Tigray after…
- Keywords: ethiopia, eritrea, tigray, rebel forces, drone strikes, border conflict, news, world, politics, Ethiopian, Drones, Target
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/08/ethiopian-drones-hit-eritrean-forces-accused-of-backing-rebels-in-tigray
- Author: Aleksandar Brezar
- Published: 2026-10-08T12:15:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ethiopia, eritrea, tigray, rebel forces, drone strikes, border conflict, news, world, politics
## Ethiopian drone strikes
Ethiopian drone strikes targeted Eritrean forces near Adigrat city in northern Tigray.
## Witness accounts
Witnesses reported multiple drone strikes destroying Eritrean lorries and military vehicles.
## Eritrean military retreat
Eritrean troops reportedly retreated north after drone strikes hit their positions.
## Diplomatic fallout
Ethiopia and Eritrea severed diplomatic ties after accusing each other of supporting rebels.
## Key takeaway

Ethiopian drone strikes hit Eritrean forces in northern Tigray after accusations of backing Tigray rebels.