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Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops cross border

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:31:07 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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