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Investigation: Russian shadow airlines use Algeria as base for secretive missions

Algeria has become a key customer for Russian arms at a time when Moscow has seen a slump in its military-export business after the invasion of Ukraine.

BERLIN/VIENNA — A fleet of Russian military-affiliated cargo aircraft has made over a hundred flights to Algeria over the past year, likely delivering modern fighter jets and equipment to bolster an increasingly important Russian ally at Europe’s sou… [21919 chars]

Source: DefenseNews.com | Published: 2026-04-30T10:08:25Z

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