Daily record · 25 Sep 2026
Ethiopia war, 25 Sep 2026: what happened
7 reports on 25 Sep 2026: 3 independently verified, 4 claimed by a party. 0 drone or air strikes, 0 changes of control.
All reports of the day
- 25 Sep 20267
Development · Unknown place
Reuters reported that TPLF ordered Safaricom and Ethio Telecom to cut phone and internet access across Tigray amid rising tensions with the federal government.
Statement · Unknown place
Flight tracking shows a Vise Air IL-76TD (7Q-VZZ) and a Batot Air IL-76TD (XT-ABG) departing Al Ain in the UAE for East Africa on 25 September, with Ethiopia believed to be the destination.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
The US Embassy in Addis Ababa warned of active fighting near Lalibela, where Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights on 24 September, and urged US citizens to avoid Amhara, Tigray and Afar.
Attack on civilians · Maichew town, Southern, Tigray
A Maychew resident said TPLF fighters were going house to house searching for youths to recruit.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
A source close to the TPLF said clashes were taking place within kilometres of Lalibela airport.
Statement · Unknown place
Ethiopia's army chief accused Eritrea of financially backing the TPLF and suggested support from Sudan and Egypt.
Battle · Unknown place
Heavy fighting was reported between the ENDF and rebels on several fronts.