NAIROBI, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Forces in Ethiopia's Tigray region said troops from neighbouring Eritrea started a full-scale offensive on Tuesday and heavy fighting was taking place in several areas along the border. They did not say whether Eritrean troops were on the ground in Tigray. If confirmed, the participation of Eritrean troops would mark an escalation in a conflict that was reignited last month after the collapse of a ceasefire in place since March. Ethiopian residents and aid workers previously reported that Eritrean troops had shelled the towns of Shiraro and Adigrat earlier this month. Spokespersons for the Ethiopian and Eritrean governments and for the Tigrayan forces did not respond to requests for comment about the report.

Source: Ethiopian News September 20, 2022 20:14 UTC