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| Ethiopian Air Force destroys Tekeze hydroelectric dam in Tigray | |||
| 2021-12-02 | |||
On Wednesday, the Æthiopian Air Force bombed the station as pursuit against Tigray Defense Forces [TDF]
Æthiopian map, an investigative war account that is attached to Egyptian experts, confirmed that the Tekeze dam was indeed destroyed by the Æthiopian forces. The substation is located at 13°21'15"N 38°44'44" E, the experts noted. The destruction comes amid complaints by Tigray forces that the Addis Ababa administration has also cut off-network in the region following the destruction of telecommunication infrastructure within northern Æthiopia since the war started in November 2020. Getachew Reda, the spokesperson of Tigray Defense Forces, an outfit of the Tigray People's Liberation Front [TPLF] party, also confirmed the destruction of the Tekeze dam, which partly serves in the neighboring regions of Afar and Amhara. "The dying Regime of Abiy Ahmed
Æthiopia National Defense Forces [ENDF] has activated operations against TDF months after losing several towns to the Tigray rebels. In fact, the troops have managed to seize several times following the strategic retreat of Tigrayan forces. The Egyptian experts also confirmed capturing of the historic town of Lalibela by ENDF and the Amhara regional forces after the recapture of Gashena. The capture is confirmed by the official Æthiopian government including the Office of the PM. "The historic town of Lalibela has been liberated and cleared off TPLF occupation," the PM office said in a statement. Also, the ENDF and allies launched a major set of offensives to retake areas in the Amhara region. Among others, Gashena, Arbit, Dubko, Molale, Mezezo, Degolo, Were Ilu, Aketsa, and Shewa Robit were recaptured. The Air Force was also involved in these operations. On the Gashena front, the ENDF and Amhara regional forces launched large attacks after probing the area over the past week. Breaking through the lines at Arbit and into Gashena. Two tanks were captured, both T-55s. On the Debre Sina and Shewa Robit front, there is still fighting and the exact territory is contested. The TDF and OLA briefly got into portions of Debre Sina over the past week, but the town is now secured. The situation around Shewa Robit may change, experts said. Related: Tigray: 2021-11-30 Ethiopian army retakes town in Afar region from Tigray forces Tigray: 2021-11-27 Ethiopian army recaptures the city of Kasagita Tigray: 2021-11-24 UN to evacuate families of international staff from Ethiopia Related: Amhara: 2021-11-30 Ethiopian army retakes town in Afar region from Tigray forces Amhara: 2021-11-27 Ethiopian army recaptures the city of Kasagita Amhara: 2021-11-24 UN to evacuate families of international staff from Ethiopia Related: Tigray Defense Forces: 2021-08-19 Are Ethiopian troops using Iranian drones in the Tigray war? Tigray Defense Forces: 2021-07-01 Tigray official urges ceasefire as rebels enter regional capital Tigray Defense Forces: 2021-06-30 How TDF victory over Ethiopia's troops in Mekelle spells doom for PM Abiy Ahmed | |||
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #3 If that were the case, Bobby, we'd likely be hearing stories about downstream flooding by now. |
| Posted by: Raj 2021-12-02 12:40 |
| #2 I am hopeful they just damaged the power plant, not the dam. |
| Posted by: Bobby 2021-12-02 08:57 |
| #1 The hydroelectric project was completed in February 2009. Its final cost was $360 million, which was $136 million over budget. The dam was Ethiopia's largest public works project.[2] The dam helped to reduce power shortages as Ethiopia's power demand increases. At the time of its completion, the 188 metres (617 ft) Tekezé Dam was Africa's largest double-curvature arch dam.[3] The resulting reservoir is 105 km² large and it has a capacity of 9.3 billion m³ of water. |
| Posted by: Bobby 2021-12-02 08:29 |