Battle of Dire Dawa (1977 AD)

Battle of Dire Dawa (Ethiopia vs Somalia) took place in 1977 AD during Ogaden War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1977 AD
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Ogaden War
• Side A: Ethiopia
• Side B: Somalia
• Casualties: approx. 150 soldiers killed 1 F-5 destroyed 8 Saab B 17 destroyed 1 T-28 Trojan destroyed 1 M-41 destroyedAt least 700 soldiers killed (per Ethiopia) 21 T-54/55 lost 5 APCs lost 3 BM-13 launchers lost
• Outcome: Ethiopian victory
• Coordinates: 9.583°, 41.867°

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