Ethiopian Air Force on High Alert Amid Somalia Tensions: Defending Eastern Airspace

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Following the recent military activities of Egypt and Somalia in the region, the Ethiopian Air Force announced that it is actively guarding the eastern airspace.

Colonel Dereje Bushre, the commander of the air division, stated that the Ethiopian Air Force is at a heightened level of readiness to fulfill its national duty and mission.

The commander also noted that the 3rd Air Division is a defense and support group actively protecting the country and the eastern airspace.

In connection with this, it was also highlighted that the Eastern Command of the Federal Ministry of Defense is on full military alert.

“They are fully prepared to sacrifice their lives to defend the trust placed in them by protecting against forces attempting to invade our country and carry out terrorist attacks,” the national defense announced.

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