In response to summary executions, detentions of nomads and senseless shooting of livestock in various parts of Ogaden, particularly near Fik area, the ONLF dispatched large numbers of fighters who have engaged TPLF forces in 5 separate engagements near the towns of Gashaamo, Galaalshe, Gabo-Gabo, Sanhaskule and Haboosane.
In the period 26 October through 1st November these engagements resulted in over 270 TPLF troops killed with an unconfirmed number wounded. Five military transport vehicles were destroyed by RPG-7s. The transport vehicles were full of troops when they were struck resulting in a high number of casualties.
Military engagements between ONLF troops and TPLF forces in the Ogaden has increased significantly over the last two weeks. This increase appears to be a coordinated and deliberate escalation in armed conflict initiated by the TPLF regime despite the humanitarian crisis in the Ogaden.
The TPLF regime continues to deny free access to the Ogaden for journalists in order to hide the extent of its military casualties from the outside world.
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Ogaden National Liberation Front
Military Operations Command Center (MOCC)
OGADEN