Yes. On October 3, 2026, Reuters reported that Ethiopia’s federal military had recaptured Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to three sources—including a resident who said they could hear gunfire outside the city center.
The airport, about 10 km (6 miles) from central Mekelle, was one of three airfields seized by opposition forces when fighting restarted on September 23, 2026. Reuters could not immediately verify all claims; the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) could not be reached, and a source close to the TPLF said the city was encircled by government troops and allied militias.
Source: Reuters — Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray’s capital, sources say