Algerian military aircraft conduct flights through Poland to Russia

Algerian military transport aircraft have been conducting a series of flights through Polish airspace, traveling between Algeria and Russia. On October 1, an Algerian Il-76 heavy transport aircraft flew from the Boufarik air base, passing over Italy, Croatia, Hungary, and Slovakia before entering Polish airspace and proceeding toward Moscow, likely Vnukovo Airport.

The specific cargo of these flights remains undisclosed. While official information is unavailable, observers suggest the flights may be related to military cooperation between Algeria and Russia, potentially involving the transport of military equipment, spare parts for aircraft such as the Su-30 or Su-57, or weaponry.

This follows previous sightings of Algerian military aircraft, including an Il-76MD and LM-100J Super Hercules, performing similar routes through Poland and Belarus in late September. The recurring nature of these flights has drawn attention to the military logistics occurring between Algeria and Russia over NATO's eastern flank.