Food Assistance Falls From Helicopters, TNI Explains Helicopter Usage Procedures

Video screenshot of the TNI dropping food aid from helicopters

JAKARTA - Victims of the flash flood disaster in Central Tapanuli (Tapteng) complained about the process of decreasing logistical assistance carried out using an airdrop system, namely dropping food packages from helicopters.

A number of aids were reported to have been damaged so that they could not be consumed.

Responding to this, Kapuspen TNI Brigadier General TNI (Mar) Fredy Ardianzah emphasized that safety procedures remain a priority in every aid distribution operation, including those using helicopters.

"The TNI in principle always prioritizes safety procedures in every aid distribution activity, including if using a helicopter," he said when contacted by the media, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

He explained that logistics reduction techniques will continue to be evaluated to be more effective, safe, and on target. The evaluation includes the method of release to the security of aid packaging dropped from the air.

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Fredy also appreciated the public's attention and emphasized the TNI's commitment to continue to improve the quality of disaster management throughout Indonesia.

"We appreciate the public's attention, and the TNI is committed to continuing to improve the quality of disaster management in all regions," he concluded