Reports of Eritrean Troops in Adigrat and Drone Strikes Surface

Residents and recent media reports indicate that Eritrean troops have been spotted moving through the town of Adigrat and nearby Edaga-Hamus. BBC Verify has authenticated images and footage showing these movements, as well as drone strikes targeting these forces. The conflict monitoring group ACLED also reported multiple drone strikes against Eritrean military assets in the area. Ethiopia's government has called for the withdrawal of foreign forces from the Tigray region. Meanwhile, Eritrean officials have denied these reports, dismissing them as fabricated claims intended to create tension regarding access to the Red Sea.