India has kicked off a major relief operation for Venezuela after the twin earthquakes jolted the country on Wednesday, resulting in heavy infrastructural damage and casualties.
Defence sources told CNN-News18 that two C-17 aircraft by the Indian Air Force (IAF) will carry relief materials, including BHISHM cubes, and medical supplies.
Venezuela was hit by two powerful earthquakes –– within a span of a minute –– on Wednesday. According to the country’s health ministry, the death toll in the disaster has reached 235, with over 1,500 said to be injured.
In a post on ‘X’, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that India’s mission –– aimed at offering relief to Venezuela –– was named “Operation Amistad”.
“Operation Amistad underway! Two @IAF_MCC
C17s took-off today for Venezuela with urgent assistance to support their post-earthquake relief efforts. The assistance contains an Indian Army @adgpi”, the post read.
Operation Amistad underway!
Two @IAF_MCC C17s took-off today for Venezuela with urgent assistance to support their post-earthquake relief efforts.
The assistance contains an Indian Army @adgpi Field Hospital Unit and over 35 tons of relief supplies, medicines and medical… pic.twitter.com/Dcq8P065tp
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 26, 2026
EAM Jaishankar affirmed New Delhi’s commitment to extending assistance to the South American nation in the period of tragedy.
“Field Hospital Unit and over 35 tons of relief supplies, medicines and medical equipment, including two BHISHM Cubes. India is committed to support the Government and people of Venezuela in this difficult time”, he wrote.
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