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Algerian-Russian military logistics flights

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Algerian military transport aircraft have been conducting a series of flights through European airspace, specifically transiting through Poland and Belarus, to facilitate logistics between Algeria and Russia. In late September and early October, aircraft including an Il-76 heavy transport and an LM-100J Super Hercules have been observed traveling from Algeria’s Boufarik air base toward Moscow, often landing at Vnukovo Airport. While the specific cargo remains undisclosed, observers suggest these flights are part of a military logistics chain intended to transport weaponry, personnel, or spare parts for Russian-made systems used by Algeria, such as the Su-30 or Su-57. On October 6, 2026, a Lockheed ~~C-130H~~ C-130H-30 Hercules departed from Boufarik Air Base, traversing the airspace of Italy, Croatia, Hungary, and Slovakia before entering Poland. The aircraft then proceeded through Belarus to land at Vnukovo Airport. ~~Reports from~~ Analysts and defense portals, including Defence24 and Polish Military Radar, indicate that these flights are not isolated ~~incidents, suggesting a regular logistics corridor for military-technical cooperation.~~ incidents but part of an expanding military and logistical cooperation between Algeria and Russia. This network is noted to link Moscow to broader military interests in Africa, including Libya, Mali, and the Central African ~~Republic.~~ Republic, and is linked to Algeria's long-standing military-technical relationship for the maintenance and procurement of Russian weapon systems.

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