Algeria sends four Su-30 fighters and tanker to Niger after coup attempt

On August 30th, Algeria dispatched a military response involving four Sukhoi Su-30 fighter aircraft and an Ilyushin Il-78 aerial refueling tanker to Niamey, the capital city of Niger. This deployment followed reports of a coup attempt in Niger. The specific details regarding the attempted coup remain unconfirmed at this time. Algerian authorities acted swiftly to address the situation unfolding within Niger’s airspace. The operation underscores Algeria's commitment to regional stability and security concerns related to recent events.