Daily record · 27 Sep 2026
Ethiopia war, 27 Sep 2026: what happened
11 reports on 27 Sep 2026: 8 independently verified, 3 claimed by a party. 3 drone or air strikes, 1 changes of control.
Changes of control
Drone and air strikes
- 27 Sep 20263
Drone strike · Unknown place
ACLED said rebel forces carried out three drone attacks on airbases and airports in Oromia and Amhara.
Drone strike · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
A drone struck the headquarters of Tigrai TV in Mekelle, damaging the building and taking the station off air; no casualties were reported.
Drone strike · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
A drone strike hit Mekelle, according to a Reuters photo caption.
All reports of the day
- 27 Sep 202611
Statement · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
On 27 September 2026, Ethiopian Deputy Chief of Staff Gen. Abebaw Tadesse said Assab was the final destination and Mekelle only a transit point.
Statement · Unknown place
Flight tracking showed a Vise Air Il-76TD cargo aircraft (7Q-VAA) and a Batot Air Il-76TD (XT-ABL) departing Al Ain airport in the UAE bound for Ethiopia, which the monitor describes as a continuing suspicious airlift.
Statement · Arada Sub City, Region 14, Addis Ababa
Significant GPS interference consistent with deliberate jamming has been detected in and around Addis Ababa since 27 September, coinciding with renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia and possibly reflecting precautionary counter-drone measures.
Control change · Sekota town, Wag Hamra, Amhara
The Ethiopian National Defence Force was reported to have regained control of Sekota in the Wag Hemra Zone of northern Amhara amid continued fighting with the TDF.
Control change · Alamata town, Area 3, Contested
The ENDF reportedly took control of Alamata on 27 September, a takeover reported by pro-government outlets and recorded by ACLED.
Drone strike · Unknown place
ACLED said rebel forces carried out three drone attacks on airbases and airports in Oromia and Amhara.
Statement · Unknown place
A Sudanese army spokesperson rejected Ethiopia's accusations and said Ethiopia was supporting militias fighting the Sudanese military.
Statement · Unknown place
Ethiopia's army chief accused Sudan, Egypt and Eritrea of supporting the forces fighting federal troops, without presenting public evidence.
Control change · Erebti, Kilbati /Zone 2, Afar
A humanitarian source said Tigrayan forces took the town of Erebti in Afar after heavy artillery fire and were advancing towards Afdera.
Drone strike · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
A drone struck the headquarters of Tigrai TV in Mekelle, damaging the building and taking the station off air; no casualties were reported.
Drone strike · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
A drone strike hit Mekelle, according to a Reuters photo caption.