Blasts Reported in Addis Ababa as Conflict Widens in Northern Ethiopia

Explosions were reported in Addis Ababa as conflict widens in northern Ethiopia, according to a report from Al Jazeera, with thousands of residents fleeing the city of Mekelle amid advancing troops.

The report describes rising tensions across Ethiopia's northern territories, with disrupted services compounding the pressure on residents who are leaving affected areas as the situation deteriorates.

Mekelle, a major city in the north, has seen an exodus of residents as military movements intensify in the region, though the report does not specify which forces are involved in the advance.

The blasts heard in the capital, Addis Ababa, suggest the conflict's effects are being felt well beyond the immediate northern territories, raising concerns about the potential for broader instability.

Further details on casualties, the specific areas affected, and the response of Ethiopian authorities were not immediately available. The situation remains fluid as the conflict continues to develop.