Ethiopia Turns to Russia for Warplanes Amid Tigray Conflict
The Horn of Africa nation has acquired Russian jets and air‑defence gear while fighting flares in the north, sparking concerns about foreign influence.
Ethiopia has taken delivery of Russian fighter jets and air‑defence systems even as fighting rages in the northern Tigray region.
The conflict in northern Tigray only broke out last month, leaving ordinary citizens caught in the crossfire.
Russia, operating from Moscow, is supplying the aircraft and defences, and experts say the deal is driven by a desire for arms revenue and greater diplomatic influence.
Original reporting
BBC News
Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray
The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.
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Why is Russia sending fighter jets and air defences to Ethiopia?
Experts say Moscow is seeking arms revenue and further diplomatic influence.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Ethiopia has acquired Russian fighter jets and air defence systems, according to BBC News.
- The acquisition of the warplanes occurred amid ongoing fighting in the northern Tigray region, according to BBC News.
- Fighting in the northern Tigray region began last month, according to BBC News.
- Russia is sending fighter jets and air defences to Ethiopia, according to Al Jazeera.
- Experts said Moscow is seeking arms revenue and further diplomatic influence, according to Al Jazeera.
- Ethiopia
- Tigray
- northern Tigray region
- Russia
- Moscow
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