Lang son: As torrential rains and severe flooding isolated multiple communes across the northern province of Lang Son, the Ministry of National Defence ordered the Air Defense and Air Force Service (ADAFS) to launch emergency relief flights to the affected areas on October 8 morning. The Mi-171 helicopter coded Sar-03 and Mi-17 coded 7844 under Regiment 916 of the ADAFS’s Division 371 departed Gia Lam Airport, carrying four tonnes of relief supplies, including water, instant noodle, field rations, and milk to Van Nham and Yen Binh communes. Regiment 916, with considerable experience in rescue and relief operations for years, is preparing relief flights to other disaster-stricken localities.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the decision to deploy helicopters was made swiftly in response to the urgency of the situation. The floods have severely impacted road accessibility, making air relief efforts the most viable option to deliver essential supplies to the stranded residents. The relief operation highlights the critical role of ADAFS in disaster response and the preparedness of Regiment 916 in handling such emergencies efficiently.
The relief mission aims to alleviate the immediate needs of the affected communities, ensuring they receive essential supplies while efforts continue to restore normalcy in the region. Regiment 916 is on standby to conduct further missions as required, demonstrating a commitment to supporting the flood-ravaged areas in Lang Son province.