Special Forces Corps Escorts Indonesian Citizens From Ukraine When Garuda Indonesia Lands At Soekarno-Hatta Airport

Indonesian citizens from Ukraine who have arrived in their homeland are escorted by Indonesian Air Force Soldiers (Capture via Metro TV)

JAKARTA - The elite Indonesian Air Force (AU) Special Forces Corps (Paskhas) which has changed to the Command of the Rapid Action Forces (Kopasgat), is escorting all Indonesian citizens from Ukraine who has now arrived in the country.

Garuda Indonesia special flight GA 7720 arrived at Soekarno-Hatta Airport at 17.10 WIB. This aircraft was flying from Henri Coanda International Airport, Romania. The pick-up team also includes elements of the State Intelligence Service (BIN).

When the plane landed, fully Special Forces Corps armed seemed to be already standing guard at the plane's door.

A moment later, the stairs used for all passengers descended, installed. Special Forces Corps returned to guard downstairs.

Then when the first Indonesian citizens came down, a woman and a small child, a Special Forces Corps also accompanied them. Even they also helped carry the belongings of the Indonesian citizen.

This plane carrying 80 Indonesian citizens and three foreigners who are part of the Indonesian citizen's family landed safely.

"There are 14 evacuees who still have to stay in Bucharest and have not been able to participate in this return trip", said Foreign Minister Retno at a press conference, Thursday, March 3.

The pick-up team consisting of the Indonesian Air Force, State Intelligence Service, and representatives of Garuda Indonesia departed for Bucharest on Tuesday, March 2 at 18.40 WIB.

Arrive at Henri Coandă International Airport, Romania March 3 at 15:10 local time. Then this plane flew back to Indonesia at 20:23 local time.