Indonesia Sends 31 Tons of Aid to NTT Earthquake Victims
Indonesia sends 31 tons of relief supplies to NTT earthquake victims using three Air Force aircraft, with aid distributed through Labuan Bajo and Maum
Indonesia dispatched 31 tons of logistical aid to communities hit by a devastating earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on Monday, August 24, 2026. The aid was transported from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta by three Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) aircraft. The emergency supplies included ready-to-eat meals, biscuits, protein bars, bread, and toys for children.
Commander of Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base Air Commodore Ali Gusman and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya inspected the delivery. Teddy emphasized the swift and integrated nature of the government's response, stating that aid would not only be sent but also reach and benefit those in need. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7, struck the region on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
A tsunami early warning was issued but subsequently canceled. President Prabowo Subianto pledged the government's commitment to providing prompt and optimal assistance to the affected communities in NTT.
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