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Development · Nekemte town

Event #6,361 · week of 7 Nov 2026

An open-source monitor reported that UAE-linked IL-76TD cargo aircraft and Bayraktar TB2 UCAVs have arrived at Nekemte Airport alongside new construction consistent with a drone shelter.

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Where
Nekemte town, East Wellega, Oromia
9.075, 36.551 · approximate location
Grade
B Verified
One credible independent source
Weapons named
IL-76TD cargo aircraftBayraktar TB2 UCAVsIl-76TDIL-76MD

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