Ethiopian Military Advances On Capital Of Rebel Tigray Province (Map Update)

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The Armed Forces of the federal governnment of Ethiopia have been developing their advance on the capital of the rebel province of Tigray:

As of November 19, government forces continue using warplanes to support its advance in Tigray, including striking Mekelle;
On November 18, government forces reportedly captured Korem and Aksum north of Alamata city;
On November 18, Ethiopian police arrested 287 individuals, military generals and officers suspected of having links with the TPLF (Tigray People’s Liberation Front);
On November 18, government forces entered Shire town. However, as of November 19, pro-TPLF sources claim that the town is contested.