Current Wars in the World See 165 Clashes in Ukraine and Continued Tigray Fighting
Ongoing conflicts continue across multiple global hotspots including Ukraine, Ethiopia’s Tigray region, the occupied West Bank, and localized violence in Kenya, Ghana and elsewhere. Current wars in the world show no signs of easing as forces on several fronts report renewed activity and civilian impacts.
Tigray Conflict Persists Despite Army Gains
The leader of Ethiopia’s rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front says the northern state is still at war. In a message aired on Tigrayan television on Wednesday, Debretsion Gebremichael said the TPLF is continuing to fight federal forces in the region and will “remain a graveyard for its enemies.” [3] Debretsion also claimed several recent tactical victories. Last week, he said the rebels neutralized hundreds of federal soldiers during fighting in northern and central Tigray. [3] The army recaptured the regional capital Mekelle earlier this month, after the TPLF withdrew. [3] Analysts have warned that the army’s advance could raise the risk of war with Eritrea. [3] Earlier this week, a drone strike killed four people in southern Tigray. [3] Other strikes targeted civilians and a school in Amhara region where the army is fighting Fano militants. [3]
Intense Fighting Reported Across Ukraine Fronts
A total of 165 combat clashes have occurred on the battlefield over the past day, with the Russians conducting the majority of their attacks on the South Slobozhanshchyna and Pokrovsk fronts. [4] Yesterday, the enemy conducted 3 missile strikes and 76 airstrikes, dropping 239 guided bombs. [4] In addition, the enemy used 10,313 kamikaze drones and fired 2,781 times on the settlements and positions of our troops. [4] On the North Slobozhanshchyna front, the Russians conducted two attacks near the settlements of Ulanove and Korchakivka. [4] On the South Slobozhanshchyna front, Ukraine's defence forces repelled 14 Russian attacks near the settlements of Kovalivka, Anyshchyne, Izbytske, Radkivka and Vilkhuvatka. [4] On the Kupiansk front, one Russian attack occurred near the village of Petropavlivka. [4] On the Lyman front, Ukraine's defence forces repelled five Russian attacks near the settlements of Katerynivka, Kolodiazi and Lyman. [4] On the Sloviansk front, the Russians conducted one attack near the town of Mykolaivka. [4] On the Kostiantynivka front, 11 Russian attacks occurred near the settlements of Druzhkivka, Novoselivka, Kostiantynivka, Dovha Balka and Pavlivka. [4] On the Pokrovsk front, Ukraine's defence forces stopped 15 Russian assaults near the settlements of Serhiivka, Molodetske and Novopavlivka and towards Kucheriv Yar, Svitle, Sofiivka, Vilne, Novyi Donbas and Myrne. [4] On the Huliaipole front, Ukrainian forces repelled 12 Russian attacks near the settlements of Charivne, Ternuvate, Verkhnia Tersa, Kosivtseve, Vozdvyzhivka, Kopani, Novoselivka and Bilohiria. [4] On the Orikhiv front, Ukrainian defenders repelled one Russian attack near the village of Lukianivske. [4] On the Oleksandrivka, Kramatorsk and Prydniprovske fronts, the Russians did not conduct active offensive actions. [4] On the Volyn and Polissia fronts, the operational situation has not changed significantly. [4] There is no evidence of any offensive Russian groups being formed in the area. [4] Over the past day, Ukrainian aircraft, Rocket Forces and Artillery struck two clusters of Russian military personnel and one Russian UAV ground control station. [4]
Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in occupied West Bank shooting. [2] Attacks have intensified during olive harvest season that began earlier this month. [2]
Cross-Border Aid for Ethiopians Fleeing Violence
Kenya Red Cross rushes aid to Ethiopians who crossed border fleeing violence. [1] The leader of Ethiopia’s rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front says the northern state is still at war. [3] In a message aired on Tigrayan television on Wednesday, Debretsion Gebremichael said the TPLF is continuing to fight federal forces in the region and will “remain a graveyard for its enemies.” [3] Debretsion also claimed several recent tactical victories. [3] Last week, he said the rebels neutralized hundreds of federal soldiers during fighting in northern and central Tigray. [3] The army recaptured the regional capital Mekelle earlier this month, after the TPLF withdrew. [3] Analysts have warned that the army’s advance could raise the risk of war with Eritrea. [3] Earlier this week, a drone strike killed four people in southern Tigray. [3] Other strikes targeted civilians and a school in Amhara region where the army is fighting Fano militants. [3]
Fatal Clash Over Farmland in Northern Ghana
One person has reportedly been killed following a clash between two communities over a farmland dispute at Kumdi in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region. [5] The confrontation occurred on Thursday, October 22, with reports indicating that gunfire was exchanged during the dispute. [5] The disagreement is said to have centred on farmland used for farming, with the matter reportedly having been taken to court before the latest incident. [5] A resident who spoke to Citi FM said the land dispute had been the subject of legal proceedings. [5] “It is because of land for farming. The issue was even sent to court,” the resident said. [5] Security personnel have since been deployed to the area to restore calm and prevent further violence. [5] The circumstances surrounding the reported killing, as well as the identities of the deceased and those involved in the clash, remain unclear. [5]
What to watch next: continued reports on the 165 combat clashes in Ukraine, the status of Tigray following the rebel leader’s warning, and aid efforts by the Kenya Red Cross for those crossing from Ethiopia.
