ENDF Claims 272 TPLF Fighters Killed in North Wollo Counteroffensive

The Ethiopian National Defence Force said on Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 that it repelled coalition attacks across seven localities in Amhara's North Wollo zone (near Woldia and Kobo), claiming 272 Tigrayan fighters killed, 260 wounded, and several captured. 'Government forces launched a counter-offensive that inflicted heavy personnel and equipment losses on the TPLF,' the ENDF said in a statement. TPLF Vice President Amanuel Assefa responded that 'We are in the situation of full-blown war now.' No independent source has verified the ENDF's casualty figures.