IAF manages 24hr non-stop rescue objective; flies 9600 km to rescue 192 from conflict-stricken Sudan

In yet another bold operation by the Indian Air Force (IAF), the C-17 Globemaster III tactical airlifter performed a 24-hour operation to rescue 192 females, kids and senior from conflict-stricken Sudan. The rescue objective performed under India’s Operation Kaveri achieved success in reviving individuals amongst the last of those left in the North-African country. The continuous dispute in between factions devoted to competing Generals in Sudan has actually eliminated hundreds and displaced countless individuals. 9600kms flown in 24hrs; 192 females, kids & senior saved from #Sudan in a non-stop objective Indian Air Force C17 Globemaster III flew from Hindon to #Jeddah (sucked on additional fuel), flew to Sudan(kept engines running & boarded pax) flew directly back to #india @IAF_MCC ❤ pic.twitter.com/1Hz6wyC0Tf– Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) May 5, 2023 × According to the Indian Air Force, the C-17 airplane left from the Hindon Air Force Station, near New Delhi, on the stepping in night of May 3rd and 4th. The heavy-lifter airplane made a rest stop in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where remembering the obstacles of refuelling in its conflict-hit location, Sudan, it sucked on additional fuel. This objective was carried out to repatriate 192 guests – primarily ladies, kids and senior people, who were either NRIs, foreign nationals or OCIs (Overseas Citizens of India). The military airplane needed to fly from Jeddah to Sudan and after that straight back to India in a non-stop flight, as th
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