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Ethiopia Receives Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets

Name: Ethiopia Receives Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets
Start: 2026-10-28T23:15:49Z
Location: Ethiopia

Ethiopia · Rest of Africa region

detected 2026-10-28T23:15:49Z updated 2026-10-28T23:15:49Z

Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets ahead of schedule. The Ethiopian leader also stated that four S-400 air defense batteries are planned under the deal.

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Category: ⚔️ Conflict
Severity: Medium
Confidence: Low
Sources: 1
Location: Approximate (country level)

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