<p>In yet another daring operation by the Indian Air Force (IAF), the C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifter&nbsp;carried out a 24-hour operation to rescue 192 women, children and elderly from conflict-stricken Sudan. The rescue mission executed under India's Operation Kaveri was successful in bringing back people among the last of those left in the North-African nation.&nbsp;The ongoing conflict between factions loyal to rival Generals in Sudan has killed hundreds and displaced thousands of people.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Air Force C17 Globemaster III flew from Hindon to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jeddah?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jeddah</a> (tanked up on extra fuel), flew to Sudan(kept engines running&amp; boarded pax) flew straight back to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/india?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#india</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IAF_MCC</a>🙏🇮🇳❤️ <a href="https://t.co/1Hz6wyC0Tf">pic.twitter.com/1Hz6wyC0Tf</a></p>
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<p>According to the Indian Air Force, the C-17 aircraft departed from the Hindon Air Force Station, near New Delhi, on the intervening night of May 3rd and 4th.&nbsp;The heavy-lifter aircraft made a pit stop in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where keeping in mind the challenges of refuelling in its conflict-hit destination, Sudan, it tanked up on extra fuel.</p>

<p>This mission was undertaken to repatriate 192 passengers - mostly women, children and elderly individuals, who were either NRIs, foreign nationals or OCIs (Overseas Citizens of India). The military aircraft had to fly from Jeddah to Sudan and then directly back to India in a non-stop flight, as the passengers were not permitted to land in Jeddah.</p>

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<p>Given the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the military aircraft performing repatriation flights are landing at their own risk and must undertake necessary measures for their safety. As part of the daring mission, the C-17 aircrew, as per the IAF, "carried out an overhead steep tactical arrival followed by an assault approach to land the heavy jet."&nbsp;</p>

<p>IAF Spokesperson Wing Commander Ashish Moghe explained to WION that the steep landings are performed in order to safeguard from the threats of small-arms fire from the ground.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He added that the angle of approach during such a landing would be higher than that of a conventional landing. As the aircraft stood on the tarmac and passengers boarded, the plane's engines were kept running in precautionary anticipation of a quick exit. &nbsp;</p>

<p>While flying back from Sudan to India, the C-17 crew faced another unplanned emergency when one of the passengers fell unconscious. However, the crew immediately handled the situation and stabilised the patient by providing him with oxygen. IAF said that the C-17 carrying 192 passengers from Sudan landed at Ahmedabad late Thursday evening and then at the home base of Hindon, later that night. The C-17 Globemaster III flew close to 9600 km as part of this mission, with the aircrew flying extended duty periods of nearly 24 hours.</p>

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In yet another daring operation by the Indian Air Force (IAF), the C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifter carried out a 24-hour operation to rescue 192 women, children and elderly from conflict-stricken Sudan.

In yet another daring operation by the Indian Air Force (IAF), the C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifter carried out a 24-hour operation to rescue 192 women, children and elderly from conflict-stricken Sudan. The rescue mission executed under India's Operation Kaveri was successful in bringing back people among the last of those left in the North-African nation. The ongoing conflict between factions loyal to rival Generals in Sudan has killed hundreds and displaced thousands of people. 9600kms flown in 24hrs; 192 women, kids& elderly rescued from #Sudan in a non-stop mission Indian Air Force C17 Globemaster III flew from Hindon to #Jeddah (tanked up on extra fuel), flew to Sudan(kept engines running& boarded pax) flew straight 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 aircraft departed from the Hindon Air Force Station, near New Delhi, on the intervening night of May 3rd and 4th. The heavy-lifter aircraft made a pit stop in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where keeping in mind the challenges of refuelling in its conflict-hit destination, Sudan, it tanked up on extra fuel. This mission was undertaken to repatriate 192 passengers - mostly women, children and elderly individuals, who were either NRIs, foreign nationals or OCIs (Overseas Citizens of India). The military aircraft had to fly from Jeddah to Sudan and then directly back to India in a non-stop flight, as the passengers were not permitted to land in Jeddah. Also read | Operation Kaveri: Indian Air Force evacuates 1,400, including senior citizen aged 102 from Sudan Given the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the military aircraft performing repatriation flights are landing at their own risk and must undertake necessary measures for their safety. As part of the daring mission, the C-17 aircrew, as per the IAF, "carried out an overhead steep tactical arrival followed by an assault approach to land the heavy jet." IAF Spokesperson Wing Commander Ashish Moghe explained to WION that the steep landings are performed in order to safeguard from the threats of small-arms fire from the ground. Also read | Operation Kaveri: India brings back another batch of 229 people from Sudan He added that the angle of approach during such a landing would be higher than that of a conventional landing. As the aircraft stood on the tarmac and passengers boarded, the plane's engines were kept running in precautionary anticipation of a quick exit. While flying back from Sudan to India, the C-17 crew faced another unplanned emergency when one of the passengers fell unconscious. However, the crew immediately handled the situation and stabilised the patient by providing him with oxygen. IAF said that the C-17 carrying 192 passengers from Sudan landed at Ahmedabad late Thursday evening and then at the home base of Hindon, later that night. The C-17 Globemaster III flew close to 9600 km as part of this mission, with the aircrew flying extended duty periods of nearly 24 hours. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IAF pulls off 24hr non-stop rescue mission; flies 9600 km to rescue 192 from conflict-stricken Sudan

<p>The Sudan crisis continues to escalate and considering the current security situation in the African country, India has temporarily relocated its embassy from the violence-hit capital city of Khartoum to Port Sudan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday: "In view of the prevailing security situation in Sudan, including attacks in Khartoum city, it has been decided that the Indian Embassy in Khartoum will be temporarily relocated to Port Sudan."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The situation will be assessed in the light of further developments," the MEA further added. Port Sudan is a port city on the Red Sea in eastern Sudan and is located at a distance of around 850 kilometres from Khartoum.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The embassy was shifted after news agency Reuters reported that India's embassy in Khartoum was stormed and looted, Sudan's army said in a statement, citing a report from the ambassador. But the incident hasn't been conformed by India yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report further added that Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry said early on Wednesday that its building in Khartoum that houses its cultural mission was similarly vandalised and looted by an armed group.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>New Delhi launched "Operation Kaveri", an ongoing evacuation conducted by the Indian Armed Forces to move safely Indian citizens from Sudan and an embassy in Port Sudan will be beneficial for the authorities as the Indian embassy in Khartoum is located just opposite the airport in the city and that zone has seen a lot of fighting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under the evacuation programme, Indians stuck in Sudan are being brought back home in either commercial flights or the IAF's aircraft. Separate control rooms have been&nbsp;set up in Jeddah and Port Sudan.</p>

<p>The MEA said in a statement: "The Embassy may be approached at the following numbers: +249 999163790; +249 119592986; +249 915028256 and E-mail: cons1.Khartoum@mea.Gov.In."&nbsp;<br />
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<p>The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced a seven-day ceasefire. But Reuters reported that there were more air strikes and shooting in the capital region, undercutting the latest supposed truce.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UN migration agency said that some 330,000 Sudanese have also been displaced inside Sudan's borders by the war and about 800,000 people could eventually leave.&nbsp;</p>

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The Sudan crisis continues to escalate and considering the current security situation in the African country, India has temporarily relocated its embassy from the violence-hit capital city of Khartoum to Port Sudan.

The Sudan crisis continues to escalate and considering the current security situation in the African country, India has temporarily relocated its embassy from the violence-hit capital city of Khartoum to Port Sudan. Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday: "In view of the prevailing security situation in Sudan, including attacks in Khartoum city, it has been decided that the Indian Embassy in Khartoum will be temporarily relocated to Port Sudan." "The situation will be assessed in the light of further developments," the MEA further added. Port Sudan is a port city on the Red Sea in eastern Sudan and is located at a distance of around 850 kilometres from Khartoum. The embassy was shifted after news agency Reuters reported that India's embassy in Khartoum was stormed and looted, Sudan's army said in a statement, citing a report from the ambassador. But the incident hasn't been conformed by India yet. The report further added that Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry said early on Wednesday that its building in Khartoum that houses its cultural mission was similarly vandalised and looted by an armed group. Watch this video: × New Delhi launched "Operation Kaveri", an ongoing evacuation conducted by the Indian Armed Forces to move safely Indian citizens from Sudan and an embassy in Port Sudan will be beneficial for the authorities as the Indian embassy in Khartoum is located just opposite the airport in the city and that zone has seen a lot of fighting. Under the evacuation programme, Indians stuck in Sudan are being brought back home in either commercial flights or the IAF's aircraft. Separate control rooms have been set up in Jeddah and Port Sudan. The MEA said in a statement: "The Embassy may be approached at the following numbers: +249 999163790; +249 119592986; +249 915028256 and E-mail: cons1.Khartoum@mea.Gov.In." Ceasefire in Sudan The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced a seven-day ceasefire. But Reuters reported that there were more air strikes and shooting in the capital region, undercutting the latest supposed truce. The UN migration agency said that some 330,000 Sudanese have also been displaced inside Sudan's borders by the war and about 800,000 people could eventually leave. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Clashes in Sudan: India relocates embassy from Khartoum to Port Sudan amid crisis

<p>Braving&nbsp;all odds, including a bad airstrip and poor night vision, Indian Air Force personnel on the intervening night of 27 April and 28, rescued 121 people from Wadi Sayyidna in Sudan in an IAF C-130J heavy-lift aircraft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The airstrip is about 40 km north of the violently tumultuous Sudanese capital of Khartoum.</p>

<p>The surface of the airstrip had deteriorated. There was no fuel or navigational help, and most importantly, there were no landing lights, which are necessary to guide an aircraft landing at night. But brave IAF personnel made use of NVGs, or night vision goggles, to successfully land at the airstrip and rescued the people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A pregnant lady was among those who did not have transportation to Port Sudan, the main transit hub from which the Indian government is rescuing its residents using military aircraft and navy ships. All were safely rescued.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Approaching the airstrip, the aircrew used their Electro-Optical/Infra-Red sensors to ensure that the runway was free from any obstructions and no inimical forces were in the vicinity. Having made sure of the same, the aircrew carried out a tactical approach on Night Vision Goggles, on a practically dark night,” the IAF reportedly said.</p>

<p>“Upon landing, the aircraft engines were kept running while eight IAF Garud Commandos secured the passengers and their luggage into the aircraft. As with the landing, the take-off from the unlit runway was also carried out using NVGs. This approximately two-and-a-half-hour operation between Wadi Sayyidna and Jeddah will go down in the annals of IAF history for its sheer audacity and flawless execution — akin to that carried out in Kabul,” the IAF added.</p>

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<p>India began "Operation Kaveri" to rescue its citizens who were stranded in Sudan. The army of Sudan and the paramilitary have been engaged in violence for a power grab that has allegedly claimed hundreds of lives.</p>

<p>On Friday, a second batch of the C-130J flight carrying 135 trapped Indians departed the crisis-stricken nation, the 12th batch travelling to Jeddah.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"An IAF C-130J takes off from Port Sudan with 135 passengers for Jeddah. This marks the 12th batch of stranded Indians evacuated under #OperationKaveri," ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted.</p>

<p>The 300-passenger INS Sumedha, which is stationed at Port Sudan, had also departed the nation in turmoil for Jeddah. Up to 2,400 Indians have left Sudan because of fighting between the army and paramilitary groups.&nbsp;<br />
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Braving all odds, including a bad airstrip and poor night vision, Indian Air Force personnel on the intervening night of 27 April and 28, rescued 121 people from Wadi Sayyidna in Sudan in an IAF C-130J heavy-lift aircraft.

Braving all odds, including a bad airstrip and poor night vision, Indian Air Force personnel on the intervening night of 27 April and 28, rescued 121 people from Wadi Sayyidna in Sudan in an IAF C-130J heavy-lift aircraft. The airstrip is about 40 km north of the violently tumultuous Sudanese capital of Khartoum. The surface of the airstrip had deteriorated. There was no fuel or navigational help, and most importantly, there were no landing lights, which are necessary to guide an aircraft landing at night. But brave IAF personnel made use of NVGs, or night vision goggles, to successfully land at the airstrip and rescued the people. A pregnant lady was among those who did not have transportation to Port Sudan, the main transit hub from which the Indian government is rescuing its residents using military aircraft and navy ships. All were safely rescued. Also Read | Meet British doctor John McFall, world's first para-astronaut “Approaching the airstrip, the aircrew used their Electro-Optical/Infra-Red sensors to ensure that the runway was free from any obstructions and no inimical forces were in the vicinity. Having made sure of the same, the aircrew carried out a tactical approach on Night Vision Goggles, on a practically dark night,” the IAF reportedly said. “Upon landing, the aircraft engines were kept running while eight IAF Garud Commandos secured the passengers and their luggage into the aircraft. As with the landing, the take-off from the unlit runway was also carried out using NVGs. This approximately two-and-a-half-hour operation between Wadi Sayyidna and Jeddah will go down in the annals of IAF history for its sheer audacity and flawless execution — akin to that carried out in Kabul,” the IAF added. Also Read | Saudi Arabia, Iran to reopen embassies in each other's capitals 'within days' India began "Operation Kaveri" to rescue its citizens who were stranded in Sudan. The army of Sudan and the paramilitary have been engaged in violence for a power grab that has allegedly claimed hundreds of lives. On Friday, a second batch of the C-130J flight carrying 135 trapped Indians departed the crisis-stricken nation, the 12th batch travelling to Jeddah. Watch | After Russia's winter assault, Ukraine prepares for summer attack × "An IAF C-130J takes off from Port Sudan with 135 passengers for Jeddah. This marks the 12th batch of stranded Indians evacuated under #OperationKaveri," ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted. The 300-passenger INS Sumedha, which is stationed at Port Sudan, had also departed the nation in turmoil for Jeddah. Up to 2,400 Indians have left Sudan because of fighting between the army and paramilitary groups. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Indian Air Force pilots use night vision goggles to rescue 121 from Sudan airstrip sans landing lights