A new report from the Center for Advanced Defense Studies (C4ADS), an American nongovernmental organization, sheds light on the air logistics supporting Russia’s Africa Corps in the Sahel. The report identifies seven airlines, including Russian and African state-owned operators, that supply bases in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
The report focuses on how Russia transports weapons and troops to the region through these carriers. The seven airlines form a logistical network that sustains Africa Corps operations across the three countries, according to the findings.
The inclusion of state-owned operators from both Russia and Africa is a notable aspect, as it highlights the involvement of government-linked entities in the supply chain. These airlines provide the airlift capacity needed to keep the bases operational.
The report provides new detail on the air logistics network that keeps Russia’s Africa Corps supplied across the Sahel.