Ethiopia Receives Su-35 Fighter Jets From Russia

Ethiopia has received 12 Su-35 fighter aircraft from Russia.

“Poliqonjurnal” reports that Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali announced this.

According to the Prime Minister, the fighter aircraft were delivered one year ahead of the planned schedule, in accordance with an agreement previously reached with Russia.

He stated that the acquisition of Su-35 fighter jets would enhance Ethiopia’s defence capabilities and contribute to protecting the country’s sovereignty and ensuring regional stability.

Abiy Ahmed Ali also emphasised that Ethiopia would acquire four battalions of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems.