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