On the afternoon of the 26th, a government aircraft departed for neighboring Pakistan, where the Self-Defense Forces are active, over the evacuation of Japanese people remaining in Afghanistan.
After noon on the 26th, the government aircraft headed for Komaki base in Aichi prefecture from Chitose base in Hokkaido, to which the operating unit belongs, and after loading materials and equipment, the SDF personnel who were on standby boarded.
Then, after 4:30 pm, I left Komaki base for Islamabad, Pakistan, where the Self-Defense Forces are active.
So far, after delivering the members and equipment, it is planned to return to Japan without transporting those who wish to evacuate.
Regarding the government aircraft, the Ministry of Defense announced on the 24th, as early as the 25th, that it will dispatch more, and on the 25th it was preparing for departure at Komaki base, but "wait until the preparations necessary for operation are ready. I once returned to the Chitose base.