Mortar Bomb

Mortar Bomb event in Amhara, Tilili area, Ethiopia on Fri 19th December 2025

19th December 2025

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On 19 December 2025, Fano clashed with ENDF, the Amhara Regional State Riot Police, and Kebele militias in Tilili town (Awi, Amhara). The fighting was triggered by a mortar attack by Fano forces on a high-level administrative meeting attended by regional state officials and senior military leadership. The state armed forces responded by firing heavy artillery toward Fano positions. The exchange of fire forced the meeting to disperse and compelled officials to retreat to Injibara. Casualties unknown.

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Ethiopia (ETH)

Amhara ( Tilili area )

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