“罕见的拉丁美洲之行”，美媒披露俄伊尔-76运输机在委内瑞拉降落后动向

Core Points - An Il-76 transport aircraft linked to the Russian military and the Wagner Group recently made a rare trip to Latin America, landing in Venezuela and visiting Cuba and Nicaragua before returning to Venezuela [1][3] - The aircraft, registered as RA-78765, is operated by the Russian cargo airline Aviacon Zitotrans, which provides global transportation services, including military equipment [3] - The Il-76 can carry up to 46 tons of cargo, capable of transporting various military and civilian equipment [4] Summary by Sections Aircraft Operations - The Il-76 transport aircraft's journey to Latin America is unusual for Russian cargo planes, which typically operate routes in Asia and Africa [3] - This aircraft had previously traveled to Latin America in mid-August, stopping in several countries including Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, and Mexico [3] Flight Route and Strategy - The aircraft's recent flights involved indirect routes with multiple stops, possibly indicating a heavy load requiring more frequent refueling or a strategy to obscure the nature of its cargo [3] - The need for complex flight paths is also attributed to restrictions on Russian aircraft entering certain Western airspaces [3] Geopolitical Context - The Il-76's trip coincides with heightened tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, with the Pentagon deploying military forces near Venezuela and accusing its government of drug trafficking [4] - Venezuela has accused the U.S. of inciting war and military expansion in Latin America, particularly in response to U.S. naval deployments in the Caribbean under the guise of anti-drug operations [4]