Ethiopia says it has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced at a Moscow summit that Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 jets and plans to acquire S-400 air defence systems.
Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and plans to acquire S-400 air defence systems, according to Al Jazeera. It reports that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made the announcement during a summit in Moscow.
BBC News also reports that Ethiopia has acquired Russian fighter jets and air defence systems. The BBC's report does not give the number of aircraft in the text provided.
The reports tie the acquisition to fighting in Ethiopia. Al Jazeera says the country is battling armed groups in Tigray and Amhara. The BBC says fighting in northern Tigray began last month and is ongoing.
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- Al JazeeraEthiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 jets, plans S-400 acquisitionWed, Oct 28, 12:35 PM EDT
- BBC NewsEthiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in TigrayThu, Oct 29, 4:23 AM EDT
- Al JazeeraWhy is Russia sending fighter jets and air defences to Ethiopia?Thu, Oct 29, 8:32 AM EDT
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