Ethiopia reportedly acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems

Multiple outlets report Ethiopia has acquired Russian fighter jets, with Janes citing Su-35 and S-400 deals amid fighting in Tigray. Al Jazeera reports 12 Su-35 jets received, with S-400 acquisition planned.

Timeline

1. 29 Oct, 08:23 UTCFirst appeared on BBC News
2. 29 Oct, 11:00 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 29 Oct, 11:00 UTCJanes reports Su-35, S-400 acquisitions announced
4. 29 Oct, 11:00 UTCBBC News covers Ethiopia jet and air defence deal

Top sources

• abiy ahmed russia fighter jets dealGoogle Trends
• Ethiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 jets, plans S-400 acquisitionAl Jazeera
• Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in TigrayBBC
• Ethiopia receives 12 Russian fighter jets and air defence systems as Tigray war escalatesBBC
• Ethiopia announces Su-35, S-400 acquisitionsJanes
• Why is Russia sending fighter jets and air defences to Ethiopia?Al Jazeera
• Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in TigrayBBC News