Attack Helicopter Shot down in Gaba Gabo

July 19, 2006 It is reported that Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) gunners have shot down one attack helicopter in the town of Gaba Gabo on Wednesday July 18 at around 3:30 local time. Gabo Gabo is about 70 kilometers north east of the city of Qabri Dahar.

Sources who want their identity not revealed because they are not authorized to speak with the media have confirmed to Ogaden Online reporter in Qabri Dahar that Tigrian militia heads were on this helicopter. These unnamed sources refused to reveal the identity of those reported to have been on this plane.

Eyewitnesses on the ground confirmed that there were no survivors from this helicopter. It marks the first time an Ethiopian military airplane is shot down by ONLF fighters who are not known to have air defense missile capability. Our reporter is investigating this story in depth and will be filing a follow-up report soon.



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