rescue mission; evacuation operation
A planned operation to rescue or evacuate people, often used in military, disaster, or adventure contexts.
自衛隊が被災地で救出作戦を展開した。
The Self-Defense Forces carried out a rescue mission in the disaster area.
映画では、人質を救うための救出作戦が描かれている。
The movie depicts a rescue operation to save the hostages.