Media outlets affiliated with the Amhara Fano Press Organization (AFPO) have issued statements claiming significant battlefield gains in the ongoing conflict around Shewa Robit, a strategic town in Ethiopia’s North Shewa Zone. According to these reports, Fano-aligned forces have broken through fortified enemy positions and surrounded key areas of the town, including the 04 Kebele Wanza district.
While these claims remain unverified by independent sources, video footage circulating on social media appears to confirm that intense fighting is underway. The footage shows armed engagements and movements of fighters believed to be Fano forces entering the town from multiple directions.
AFPO-affiliated sources further allege that a senior Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) commander, identified as Nebiyu Kassahun, has been killed in the clashes. This information has not been officially confirmed by government authorities.
The Ethiopian government has not released a formal statement regarding the current status of Shewa Robit, though previous reports have acknowledged heavy exchanges of gunfire and civilian casualties in the area. Local residents have described the situation as volatile, with many seeking shelter amid ongoing hostilities.
As the situation develops, independent verification of battlefield claims remains limited. However, the scale and intensity of the conflict suggest that Shewa Robit continues to be a flashpoint in the broader unrest affecting the Amhara region.
