The Ethiopian National Defense Forces have likely received Russian KamAZ-53949 Typhoon-K armored vehicles. This was reported by OSINT analyst Rich Tedd, who posted a video on social network X. The footage, shot in Ethiopia, shows two trucks carrying two olive-colored Typhoon-K armored vehicles on trailers. The history of the Typhoon line began in 2010 as part of a program to develop a new generation of armored vehicles for the Russian army. KamAZ-53949 Typhoon-K armored vehicleThe armored vehicle can carry up to 10 people, including two crew members and eight paratroopers.

Source: Ethiopian News February 17, 2026 11:07 UTC