# Algeria hands four Russian-made helicopters to Niger

https://mins.news/en/item/18145

- TASS, 2026-08-10 13:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2170991

> Algeria has decided to transfer four Russian-made helicopters to Niger without charge. The move was described as a way to strengthen the fraternal and historical ties between the two countries. The handover represents a bilateral gesture centered on relations between Algiers and Niamey, with the equipment provided free of cost.