East West clash seen as Ethiopia seizes Somali arms
In the Ogaden region near Jigilga Ethiopia showcased captured Somali military equipment after a battle at a forward arms depot. Col Fasseha Geda led journalists to wreckage with Soviet and Eastern bloc weapons, including RPG7 rockets and mortars, while U.S. jets patrolled nearby. The display underscored Ethiopia's military strain amid civil war in Eritrea and Somali incursions.
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Somalis use Russ arms in Ethiopia for Soviet ones
Somali forces in Ethiopia reportedly rely on captured Soviet arms and a mix of Western gear as tensions rise. Officers praise revolution and socialist ideals while acknowledging shortages and the risk of American and Israeli arms influencing the conflict. Reports cite a waning U.S. military support and a shifting West stance as journalists tour combat zones.
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Interview Fragments From Spared Soldiers Near Skirmish
Two young soldiers captured in separate skirmishes on Saturday were reportedly interviewed. One man identified as Ahmed Mahmoud Ali claimed to be with the battalion and gave a partial identification number 35185, though details remain unclear.
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