The Ethiopian National Defence Forces may have incorporated the Russian armored vehicles KamAZ-53949 Typhoon-K into their arsenal, according to information released by independent analysts.
A video published by OSINT specialist Rich Tedd on platform X shows units of the model being transported within Ethiopian territory.
The images recorded in the African country show two trucks carrying two olive-colored Typhoon-K armored vehicles on trailers, reinforcing indications that the vehicles are already in the process of delivery or operational integration.
The Typhoon family was created in 2010 as part of a Russian program aimed at developing a new generation of armored vehicles. The 53949 model emerged as a more compact and agile alternative compared to the heavier three-axle versions of the same line.
Designed to offer a high level of protection, the Typhoon-K features a V-shaped hull to disperse blast energy, as well as energy-absorbing seats. The armor combines steel and ceramic elements capable of withstanding armor-piercing rounds and artillery fragments. Weighing around 15 tons, the vehicle can carry up to 10 soldiers and can reach speeds of up to 105 km/h thanks to its 350-horsepower engine.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: X @AfriMEOSINT | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
It appears that the Ethiopian National Defence Forces ENDF 🇪🇹 have taken delivery of new Russian military equipment 🇷🇺, particularly the KAMAZ 53949 Typhoon-K, a Russian built 4×4 mine resistant armoured vehicle. pic.twitter.com/358IMCSwTy
— Rich Tedd 🛰 ✈️ (@AfriMEOSINT) February 15, 2026
