Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- Ethiopia has received dozens of fighter jets from Russia as the conflict in the northern Tigray region, which neighbours Eritrea, intensifies.

The country received a dozen Russian Su-35 fighter jets on Wednesday and is also expected to receive four S-400 air defence systems to boost its military capabilities.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed described the military deliveries as a milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen national security.

In a post on X, he said the jets were supplied under a prior agreement with the Russian government and will bolster its quest for national sovereignty, as well as regional collective security and stability.

He also indicated that Ethiopia received the "warplanes a year ...