Reuters published on 20 October 2021 an article titled "Air Strike Hits Capital of Ethiopia's Tigray for Second Time This Week." The Associated Press published on 20 October 2021 an article titled "New Airstrikes Hit Capital of Ethiopia's Tigray Region" by Cara Anna.
The Ethiopian Air Force conducted a third attack on Mekelle on 19 October, apparently trying to hit a factory used to repair arms.
