Ethiopia receives Russian fighter jets amid ongoing Tigray conflict
Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and air defence systems, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed calling the acquisition a key milestone for national defence.
Ethiopia has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets along with air defence systems as clashes intensify in the northern region of Tigray. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the acquisition while attending the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, characterizing the arrival of the military hardware as a "milestone" for the nation's strategic defence capabilities. According to Abiy, the agreement to purchase the combat aircraft and missile systems was finalized several years prior to the current delivery. The arrival of the advanced armament comes at a critical juncture in the regional conflict near the border with Eritrea.
Sources: BBC News