Ethiopia war, 8 Nov 2026: what happened
Daily record · 8 Nov 2026
5 reports on 8 Nov 2026: 3 independently verified, 2 claimed by a party. 1 drone or air strikes, 0 changes of control.
Drone and air strikes
- 8 Nov 20261
Drone strike · Unknown place
Footage showed casualties of an Ethiopian National Defense Force drone strike sheltering in a tunnel near an IDP camp.
All reports of the day
- 8 Nov 20265
Development · Adigrat town, Eastern, Tigray
An awareness-raising forum regarding the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) process for former combatants was held in Adigrat, with representatives of the National Rehabilitation Commission and local officials in attendance.
Drone strike · Unknown place
Footage showed casualties of an Ethiopian National Defense Force drone strike sheltering in a tunnel near an IDP camp.
Development · Unknown place
Independent reporting indicated a massive military buildup continued in Adi Awala while the Eritrean Defence Forces entrenched themselves across the south and east of Badme.
Development · Arada Sub City, Region 14, Addis Ababa
An Il-76TD cargo aircraft operated by Maximus Air flew from Sharjah to Addis Ababa and continued to Harar Meda Airbase in Bishoftu to transfer military hardware.
Statement · Unknown place
Ethiopian Navy Commander Vice Admiral Kindu stated that Ethiopia is prepared to use force to secure access to the Red Sea via Assab if diplomatic efforts fail.