location: Mekele
notes: An Ethiopian armed opposition group, 'Arbegnoch [Patriotic] Ginbot 7' for Unity and Democratic Movement (AGUDM), carried out a surprise attack on Ethiopian troops in Kafta Mesil, Urjamo and Maisegel areas of Tigray region - exact locations not available. Some sources claim over 50 Ethiopia soldiers were killed, while Ethiopian government's spokesperson dismissed the report as fictitious. The number of casualties on the rebel side is not known.
target_text: location: Mekele, fatalities: 50