The Eritrean government has just issued a statement confirming the heavy fighting on the border with Ethiopia.
Fighting broke out between Ethiopian and Eritrean armies on Sunday.
The conflict is on Tsorena area, though it expanded eastwards later in the day.
Statement from Eritrea ministry of information.
TPLF Regime launches an attack
The TPLF regime has today, Sunday 12 June 2016, unleashed an attack against Eritrea on the Tsorona Central Front. The purpose and ramifications of this attack are not clear. The Government of Eritrea will issue further statements on the unfolding situation.
Ministry of Information
Asmara