Daily record · 5 Oct 2026
Ethiopia war, 5 Oct 2026: what happened
8 reports on 5 Oct 2026: 6 independently verified, 2 claimed by a party. 4 drone or air strikes, 3 changes of control, 34 people reported killed.
Changes of control
Drone and air strikes
- 5 Oct 20264
Airstrike · Sheraro town, North Western, Tigray
A humanitarian bulletin said overnight airstrikes killed at least eight people in Sheraro, without saying who carried them out.
Airstrike · Unknown place
A humanitarian bulletin said overnight airstrikes killed at least nine people in Adwa, without saying who carried them out.
Airstrike · Unknown place
Airstrikes and artillery fire hit Tigray overnight into 5 October amid clashes between federal and Tigrayan forces, aid sources said.
Airstrike · Sheraro town, North Western, Tigray
An aid bulletin said overnight air attacks killed at least 17 people in Adwa and Sheraro.
All reports of the day
- 5 Oct 20268
Statement · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
Footage shows the ENDF deploying Chinese-made SH15 155mm self-propelled howitzers in Mekelle on 5 October, while ENDF and TPF forces continued to advance north of the city.
Shelling · May Tsebri town, Area 2, Contested
A humanitarian bulletin said the Ethiopian military and Tigrayan forces exchanged heavy artillery fire near the Tekeze River close to Mai Tsebri.
Airstrike · Sheraro town, North Western, Tigray
A humanitarian bulletin said overnight airstrikes killed at least eight people in Sheraro, without saying who carried them out.
Airstrike · Unknown place
A humanitarian bulletin said overnight airstrikes killed at least nine people in Adwa, without saying who carried them out.
Statement · Unknown place
Ethiopia's foreign ministry said the country stood ready to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity while urging regional dialogue.
Airstrike · Unknown place
Airstrikes and artillery fire hit Tigray overnight into 5 October amid clashes between federal and Tigrayan forces, aid sources said.
Statement · Adigrat town, Eastern, Tigray
A pro-government outlet reported the Ethiopian army was mobilising toward the Eritrean border after TPLF forces retreated to the area near Adigrat.
Airstrike · Sheraro town, North Western, Tigray
An aid bulletin said overnight air attacks killed at least 17 people in Adwa and Sheraro.