New field reports as of February 10, 2026, indicate a significant expansion of the Fano insurgency against the Ethiopian federal government. The Amhara Association of America (AAA) documented active battle events and rights violations in more than 35 woredas across 13 zonal administrations, including East Gojjam, West Gojjam, North Shewa, and Gondar. The latest week of fighting has seen a surge in civilian casualties, with local sources reporting drone strikes hitting residential areas in several districts. Simultaneously, a total communication blackout has been imposed in the North Shewa Zone. Residents report that mobile phone and internet services have been severed for several days, a tactic frequently used by the government during major military offensives. The blackout has left families unable to communicate or access emergency services, further complicating the humanitarian response in a region already suffering from severe displacement and food insecurity.