Operation Miracle (2021)
Operation Miracle (Korean: 미라클 작전) was an operation of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces to evacuate Afghan collaborators from Afghanistan after the fall of Kabul, the capital city, to the Taliban. Three C-130J and one KC-330 Cygnus which is an Airbus A330 MRTT were used for evacuation, and 390 personnel were evacuated.
| Operation Miracle | |
|---|---|
| Part of 2021 evacuation from Afghanistan and the 2021 Taliban offensive and the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) | |
| Operational scope | Humanitarian relief |
| Location | 34°33′57″N 069°12′47″E |
| Planned by | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Republic of Korea Armed Forces |
| Commanded by | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Objective | Evacuation of eligible Afghans |
| Date | 24 August 2021 – 27 August 2021 |
| Executed by | South Korea |
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Location of Kabul airport in Afghanistan Operation Miracle (2021) (South Asia) | |
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