Event Second Ethiopian Offensive (Eritrean-Ethiopian War)

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Was an Ethiopian military offensive in Eritrea during the Eritrean-Ethiopian War. .

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  • May 1999: On 16 May 1999, Ethiopian forces launched an attack at Velessa on the Tsorona front-line, escalating tensions in the border conflict with Eritrea.
  • May 1999: After two days of heavy fighting the Eritreans had beaten back the Ethiopian attack on Tsorona.
  • May 1999: On 16 May 1999, Ethiopian forces launched an attack at Velessa on the Tsorona front-line, escalating tensions in the border conflict with Eritrea.