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Battle · Wuchale

Event #6,283 · 3 Nov 2026

Residents reported that heavy fighting between the Ethiopian National Defense Force and armed groups continued for five days in Ambasel woreda, with Wuchale coming under military control while clashes persisted around Robit.

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Where
Wuchale, North Shewa (OR), Oromia
9.598, 39.020 · approximate location
Grade
A Verified
Two independent sources, at least one not a party to the conflict
Weapons named
heavy weaponsair force

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