A military coup attempt has been made in one of the Latin American countries - bloody battles are taking place in the capital and the rebels are about to overthrow the current government. Employees of the Russian embassy hastily evacuate, but the plane on which they are trying to leave the country is shot down by militants of the rebel General Ordonez. The survivors of the plane crash are captured by the rebels. A group of reconnaissance officers under the command of Captain Serov is sent to help passengers and crew members. The soldiers are ordered to destroy General Ordonez and free the hostages...