AfricaMiddle EastSeptember 30, 2026

The Russian Airline Flying UAE's Secret Missions

A sanctioned Russian cargo carrier has flown over 100 Il-76 sorties from UAE military bases to Africa since mid 2025, a Defense News investigation found.

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