Elsa, a French journalist working in Afghanistan, is captured by the Taliban while investigating the assassination of a local leader. The French government discovers her location, and to ensure her safety, dispatches an elite Special Forces unit to rescue her. The team, led by Commander Kovax, infiltrates the enemy territory and successfully rescues Elsa from her captors. However, during their extraction, the team is compromised, and their helicopter is shot down, leaving them stranded in hostile territory with minimal resources.

Facing a relentless pursuit by Taliban forces, the team and Elsa traverse treacherous terrains, including mountains and deserts, in a desperate bid to reach safety. Along the way, they encounter numerous challenges and skirmishes that test their skills, resolve, and comradery. As they navigate through the perilous landscape, the bond between the rescuers and the rescued grows stronger, highlighting the human spirit's resilience and the sacrifices made in the name of duty and honor.