These images provide insights into the presence of air defense systems such as the Russian Pantsir-S1 and the Ukrainian ST-68UM radar station within Ethiopia's military setup. The Ethiopian military utilizes a range of air defense systems, which are strategically deployed to protect key assets like the controversial Hidase hydroelectric dam. These measures include procuring air defense systems from countries like Russia and Israel. Reports from January 2020 indicate that Ethiopia received shipments of Pantsir-S1 air defense missiles. The detection ranges of the ST-68UM radar system vary depending on different types of targets and altitudes.

Source: Ethiopian News August 30, 2023 12:34 UTC