During tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, a Russian heavy cargo aircraft suddenly landed in Venezuela. According to the U.S. Defense News website, an Ir-76 transport aircraft linked to the Russian military and Russian private army, Vagnera, landed in the Venezuelan capital Caracas on 26 local time.
Flightradar24WEB publishedThe flight record shows that this registration number isRA-78765The aircraft departed from Russia, travelled through Armenia, Algeria, Morocco, Senegal and Mauritania, and finally arrived in Venezuela.《defense News"Analysis saidThis multi-station flight may be to circumvent western airspace.ButThe possibility of cargo loading and unloading along the way is also not ruled out.
and an el.The aircraft can carry up to 50 tons of cargo or 200 people.《defense News》Such aircraft have previously shipped small arms and military supplies to Russia.Large equipment such as the S-400 air defense system may require multiple transportations to complete.Public information shows that the transport aircraftThe operator is Russia"Aviacon ans" cargo airline, whose business scope covers the world,Including transportationMilitary equipment. AzerbaijanCALIBER's website reported that the company is currently under U.S. sanctions and is accused of transporting cargo for sanctioned Russian defense companies and delivering them to multiple destinations, including Venezuela.Arms Equipment。
《defense NewsIt saysRussia's action comes at a time of tense relations between Venezuela and the United StatesgrowingWashington recentlyAround VenezuelaThe region sent an aircraft carrier strike group, marking a significant escalation in its military gesture.