The IL-76MD aircraft of the Indian Air Force set a world record in landing at the Nyoma Strategic Air Base, located at an altitude of 4,175 meters above sea level.
“It was a new milestone in the history of Indian military aviation. The landing of the IL-76MD demonstrated India's growing ability to deploy troops and weapons in the most inaccessible mountainous regions of the planet," the organization stated on the X social network.
The Times of India newspaper reported that this record landing demonstrated the great capabilities of the Russian-developed aircraft, as well as the exceptional skill and professionalism of its crew.