Ethiopia Acquires Su-35 Fighter Jets
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Ethiopia has received 12 modern Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, which will be part of the efforts by the Addis Ababa government to strengthen its military capabilities.
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Ethiopia has received 12 Su-35 fighter jets from Russia.
Attributed to: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
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Puntland Post
Ethiopia has received 12 Su-35 fighter jets from Russia.
Attributed to: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Event date: 2026-10-28
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Ethiopia has received 12 modern Su-35 fighter jets from Russia.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-28
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Puntland Post
The delivery of the jets occurred one year earlier than planned.
Attributed to: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Event date: 2026-10-28
Read report ↗Caasimada Online
The delivery of these aircraft was made one year earlier than originally planned.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-28
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Puntland Post
Ethiopia will also receive four S-400 air defense systems.
Attributed to: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Event date: 2026-10-28
Read report ↗Caasimada Online
Ethiopia will also receive four S-400 air defense systems.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-28
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Caasimada Online
The acquisition of these aircraft and systems reflects Ethiopia's efforts to enhance its military capabilities amid ongoing security challenges.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-28
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Puntland Post and Caasimada Online report the same central claim — Ethiopia has received 12 modern Su-35 fighter jets from Russia.. Their recorded attributions name different original asserters; read each report to see who made the claim.
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Most recent report · 28 October 2026 17:29 UTC
Ethiopia Receives Modern Fighter Jets from Russia
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Most recent report · 28 October 2026 14:56 UTC
Ethiopia Acquires Su-35 Fighter Jets
Sidoo kale Itoobiya heli doonto afar nidaam oo difaaca cirka ah oo S-400 ah.
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28 October 2026 · 14:56–17:29 UTC
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Ethiopia Receives Modern Fighter Jets from Russia
Ethiopia has received 12 modern Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, which will be part of the efforts by the Addis Ababa government to strengthen…
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Ethiopia Acquires Su-35 Fighter Jets
Ethiopia has received 12 modern Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, as announced by Prime Minister Abiy…
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