IAF Transport Plane Lands at Nyoma Airbase in Ladakh
The Indian Air Force landed its IL-76MD transport aircraft at Nyoma airbase in Ladakh. The airbase sits at about 13,000 feet, near the Line of Actual Control with China. The Air Force described it as a new milestone in its achievements, and the landing is described as the highest ever for this type of aircraft.
Context
Nyoma is a high-altitude airbase in eastern Ladakh, close to the disputed border with China. The IL-76 is a large Russian-designed transport plane used to carry troops and heavy equipment, so landings at such high bases matter for logistics.
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