Daily record · 24 Sep 2026
Ethiopia war, 24 Sep 2026: what happened
13 reports on 24 Sep 2026: 9 independently verified, 4 claimed by a party. 1 drone or air strikes, 0 changes of control.
Drone and air strikes
- 24 Sep 20261
Drone strike · Abaala town, Kilbati /Zone 2, Afar
An aid worker told AFP of drone strikes in the hills around Abala.
All reports of the day
- 24 Sep 202613
Statement · Unknown place
Flight tracking shows an Invicta Air IL-76TD (TL-ATB) and a Batot Air IL-76TD (XT-ABL) departing Al Reef Air Base in Abu Dhabi for East Africa on 24 September, likely bound for Ethiopia, which the monitor calls a continuing UAE military airlift.
Shelling · Yalo, Fanti /Zone 4, Afar
A humanitarian source said Tigrayan forces launched heavy artillery attacks while trying to take the town of Yallo in Afar.
Statement · Unknown place
The Ethiopian army said it had foiled the attacks and killed, wounded or captured more than 500 opposing fighters.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
Flights to Lalibela were suspended because of fighting nearby.
Statement · Unknown place
TPLF vice president Amanuel Assefa said the group was in a full-blown war with the federal government and that Tigrayan forces were fighting alongside local armed groups in Afar and Amhara.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
AFP received reports of fighting around Lalibela in North Wollo, which led to the closure of its airport.
Statement · Unknown place
The Ethiopian military said dozens of TPLF fighters had been killed and others detained in ongoing operations, and weapons seized.
Attack on civilians · Unknown place
A family member said armed men detained four veteran military leaders, including former commander Tadesse Werede, who had questioned the new war.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
AFP received reports of fighting around Lalibela, whose airport closed and flights were suspended.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
Reuters reported clashes in Lalibela, North Wollo, and flights to the town were suspended.
Drone strike · Abaala town, Kilbati /Zone 2, Afar
An aid worker told AFP of drone strikes in the hills around Abala.
Battle · Abaala town, Kilbati /Zone 2, Afar
An aid worker told AFP of heavy overnight fighting to repel Tigray forces trying to enter Afar.
Battle · Unknown place
Ethiopia's military said dozens of TPLF fighters were killed and many detained in ongoing operations.