Ethiopian state media has confirmed that the federal government launched airstrikes targeting the Tigrayan capital of Mekele. The Ethiopian Press Agency reports that the airstrikes hit media and communications equipment used by Tigray rebels.

The northern Tigray region has been rocked by fighting for nearly a year, with thousands killed and two million forced to flee. Observers are worried that renewed fighting will further destabilize the country. What's the mood like among the citizens?