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BattleofAfabet

1988–1988

The Battle of Afabet, fought in 1988, was a proxy war in which Ethiopia, supported by Russia, engaged in combat, reflecting external involvement in the conflict.

Era
1988–1988
SIDES
2
⚔ CONFLICT PROXY WAR

BattleofAfabet

⚔ Cold War · 1945–1991 is part of this war
Ethiopia (advisors) Ethiopia Russia
Start: 17.03.1988 End: 20.03.1988 Duration: 3 days Participants: 2 countries
Overview
Sides
Chronology
Outcomes
01 / Overview
Battle of Afabet
Date
1988–1988
Type
proxy war
Duration
3 days
Participants
Ethiopia Russia
Parent War
Cold War
02 / Sides
Belligerents 2 participants
No data
VS
Ethiopia (advisors)
Ethiopia Ethiopia Primary Russia Russia Primary
📚 Sources
  1. Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
  2. Correlates of War (CoW) project
  3. Official archives and academic literature