Ethiopian forces expand control in Tigray as militia claims Eritrean losses — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopian-forces-expand-control-in-tigray-as-militia-claims-eritrean-lossesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Ethiopian Forces Enter Aksum as Tigray Conflict Escalateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopian-forces-expand-control-in-tigray-as-militia-claims-eritrean-losseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopian-forces-expand-control-in-tigray-as-militia-claims-eritrean-losses#u136636Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:15:41 +0000Ethiopian government forces and allied fighters have expanded their control across the Tigray region, including entering the historic city of Aksum. While federal troops reclaim key towns previously held by Tigrayan forces, a pro-government militia claims Eritrean troops suffered significant casualties and retreated. Eritrea denies these military losses and rejects reports of troop movements inside northern Ethiopia. Amidst the fighting, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has established a six-month caretaker administration in Tigray with the goal of holding elections in six months.Why it mattersThis e