Ethiopia war, 6 Nov 2026: what happened
Daily record · 6 Nov 2026
8 reports on 6 Nov 2026: 3 independently verified, 5 claimed by a party. 0 drone or air strikes, 0 changes of control.
All reports of the day
- 6 Nov 20268
Statement · Unknown place
Sudan accused Ethiopia of allowing the Rapid Support Forces to launch drones from its territory.
Development · Unknown place
An IL-76TD cargo aircraft linked to the UAE government was spotted via satellite imagery at Asosa Airport.
Statement · Unknown place
Kenyan Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja stated on November 6, 2026, that Kenya is working with Ethiopian federal authorities to stop the ongoing conflict in Moyale that has displaced thousands.
Control change · Unknown place
The Ethiopian National Defense Force captured Lipso.
Development · Rama Adi Arbaete, Central, Tigray
Correspondents reported heavy mobilization of the Ethiopian National Defense Force in the directions of Rama, Shiraro, Zana, and Guya, indicating an incoming offensive.
Statement · Unknown place
Ethiopian Minister of Water and Energy Habtamu Itefa stated that Ethiopia has concluded the issue of the Abay river following the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and has now shifted its focus to securing access to the Red Sea.
Statement · Unknown place
An official from the Tigray interim administration stated that fuel routes from Djibouti are being arranged, hidden fuel in the Tembien area was secured by the Ethiopian National Defense Force and Tigray Peace Forces, and government operations and salaries are being restored.
Development · Gambela town, Agnewak, Gambela
The Gambela woreda temporary administration imposed a curfew and banned unauthorized individuals from carrying firearms starting November 6, 2026, citing security concerns and cross-border attacks from South Sudan.