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Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray

ETAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
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The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.

Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray
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29 Oct 2026, 08:23 UTC
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