Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (Baidoa Online) -A cargo flight operated by MNG Airlines landed in #Mogadishu today carrying heavy military equipment from #Turkey, amid growing reports of increased Turkish security and defense support to Somalia.
The aircraft, identified as an Airbus A330-343(P2F), departed from Istanbul before arriving in the Somali capital earlier today. MNG Airlines is widely recognized for transporting large-scale cargo and heavy freight shipments.
According to emerging reports, the aircraft transported military equipment and logistical supplies, although the exact details of the cargo have not been officially disclosed. The delivery comes at a time when #Ankara is reportedly intensifying military cooperation and arms support to Somalia under the expanding strategic partnership between the two countries.
The latest shipment is expected to further strengthen defense ties between Mogadishu and Ankara, as Somalia continues to rely on international partners to enhance its military capabilities and counter ongoing security threats across the country.