Ethiopia accuses Tigray forces of destroying Axum airport

Forces loyal to Ethiopia’s northern Tigray state have caused major damage to the airport in the historic city of Aksum.

Last week, the government said its troops took over some key towns, including Aksum, from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front.

There is no independent confirmation of the claim that TPLF fighters were behind the destruction.

Ethiopia’s prime minister has given TPLF 72 hours to surrender as government troops advance on the capital, Mekelle.