Weekly Summary of Combat Operations for July 28th, 2023

 From: Chernarus Coastal Operations Group

Subject: Weekly Summary of Combat Operations, from July 21st 2023, to July 27th 2023  Inclusive.

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The tempo of combat operations continued at a reduced pace.

Chernarus Defense, Naval and air forces have engaged in four operations in three regions.

1) OP2307-21-1 Parts of 1st Bn, Chernarus 17th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment launched a major mobile offensive combat operation entailing three locations in Leskovets, Prevalna, Gorna Luka and Stakesvit.

Prevalna was a late evening ground assault from the south. Commander encountered Russian naval infantry special forces and other militia. Command located the two civilian criminal command operatives and eliminated them.

Commander also was tasked with locating an execution site, sited north of town where a number of unarmed civilians had been gunned down,  and the bus they were rising in immolated.

As evening fell, the task force began it attack on Gorna Luka from the southeast, again encountering Russian naval infantry special forces and Wagner operators.  The firefight was so heavy, commander was forced back.

In the second attack, again commander encountered more enemy militia and Wagner operators. Commands squad walked into a 180 degree crossfire, and was very nearly wiped out.

A third attack probe was begun this time with reinforcements. The attack was pure payback as command squad cleared Gorna Kula despite already being ordered to the next objective at Stakesvit.

In Stakesvit, as command squad was maneuvering from the southeast, commander was forced to attack direct north as enemy patrols around the town exchanged gunfire.  Commander probed his squad into the village.

Air Support 2 had  spent several attack runs softening up the enemy defensive zone, so the attack went very quickly. The town was secured. Rather than wait for the inevitable enemy counterattack commander returned to base.

Infantry casualties were nearly catastrophic with command squad being wiped out. Losses included one T-55 tank and both gunships.

Field counts of enemy losses included six technicals and one BTR-80A.

2) OP2307-21-3A Task force from 1st Bn, Chernarus 13th Separate Mountain Motorized Rifle Brigade was ordered to attack and clear the village of Gross Steinum in Werferlingen.

Separatist forces had setup a base in town, and had deployed a number of supply trucks, including ammunition.  One of the tasks assigned to the task force commander was the elimination of two civilian criminal command operatives.

The tactical plan was for 2nd squad and 3rd squad to attack from the east, along with Scout 1 and Tank 2, as command squad attacked from the southeast.

An enemy T-34 tank caught Scout 1, destroying it before it was destroyed in turn by Tank 2.

The task force quickly penetrated the separatists' defensive zone. The town fell quickly. Commander found the dead body of a female civilian criminal operative, and stripped her of intelligence materials.

After destroying the supply trucks, and under some pressure by incoming enemy reinforcements, the task force retreated back east.

Casualties were mild with Scout 1 being destroyed.  Field counts of enemy losses included one T-34 tank and one technical.

3) OP2307-21-3B 13th Brigade operations staff issued a warning order to 1st Bn task force that separatist mobile forces were planning to move south through Ahmtorf, to forstall a friendly shifting of forces further to the west.

In town, the task force was attacked by several enemy rifle units, which attempted to penetrate the task froce's defensive perimeter. Those attacks were defeated using small arms fire and artillery.

More enemy infantry from the north attacked 2nd and 3rd squads destroying their BTRs, forcing them to retreat south to Rennau.

Command squad held a crossroads in town long enough for the two rifle squads to make their escape. Ultimately the mission was successful.

Losses were moderate with 2nd and 3rd squad losing two each, and their BTRs.

Field counts of enemy losses included one T-34, one BTR-80A and one BRDM.

4) OP2307-21-6 A task group composed of elements of 1st Bn, Chernarus 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade marched on Msta in Chernarus with orders to prevent an enemy takeover of the town.

While on the way to Msta, commander received word that 1st Army Corps target acquisition battery apparently had located and defeated enemy artillery.

Most of the task force's infantry element deployed in town, save for 4th squad, which deployed on the southwestern edge of town. Attacks began from the north by Spanish speaking militia.

Infantry attacks from unidentified infantry, as well as from Russian militia continued from the northeast and from the north. At one point command squad was forced to march south of town to engage and defeat enemy forces.A

Air Support 1 gunship took a strong hand in the fighting engaging enemy infantry and vehicles. Its actions help stabilized the situation at Msta, but ultimately it was shot down. 

Losses were high with 2nd squad losing three, 3rd squad losing six and 4th squad losing three. Reinforcing squad 2 lost seven, while Reinforcing squad 1lost two.

Field counts of enemy losses included four technicals, one BRDM and one MRAP.

Weekly Summary of Combat Operations for July 21st, 2023

From: Chernarus Coastal Operations Group

Subject: Weekly Summary of Combat Operations, from July 14th 2023, to July 20th 2023  Inclusive.

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The tempo of combat operations continued at a reduced pace.

Chernarus Defense, Naval and air forces have engaged in four operations in three regions.

1) OP2307-14-1st Bn, Chernarus 19th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment launched a multivector combat operation in Chernarus against enemy separatist affiliated forces.

In Nadezhdino, the task force fought off several attacks from Russian militia, Wagner and Russian special forces operators, as they tried to close in from the north, northeast and northwest.

In Mogilievka, the task force began its attack on enemy forces holding the town, finding and eliminating the two criminal command operatives who were conducting the operations for the separatists.

After the town was cleared of enemy forces, friendly forces took up positions on the northern edge of town, fighting off repeated counterattacks, including from Wagner operators.

In Pusta, command squad launched its attack from the northwest, moving to the center of the enemy's defensive zone. The task force commander was killed in the attack.

The task force, after clearing the town, held off numerous enemy attacks until the commander called for a retreat, via the coastal highway.

Losses were light. Command squad lost three including the task force commander. One BRDM was destroyed. A downed SU-25 pilot was recovered by a gunship.

Field counts of enemy losses included three technicals,  three BMPs, and one MI-8 gunship.

2) OP2307-14-3A A task force from 3rd Bn, Chernarus 13th Separate Mountain Motorized Rifle Brigade was ordered to attack and clear the town of Wallbeck in Werferlingen.

The tactical plan for the attack was for Scout 1, Tank 2 and 3rd Squad to advance north taking the main highway, holding off enemy counterattacks, as Command squad and 2nd squad crossed the bridge into Wallbeck.

Commander quickly found the location of the two criminal operatives, eliminating the female element and seizing intel material from her dead body. The commander was killed.

As an enemy technical kept the town under observation, command squad advanced to the northwest, finding and seizing a number of stolen documents left by local friendly agents.

After seizing the documents, commander began to retreat from town due south because the route across the river was under heavy enemy fire.

Losses were high with Tank 2 being destroyed. Command squad lost three, 2nd squad lost three and 3rd squad lost four.

Field counts of enemy losses included one T-55 tank and one enemy MRAP.

3) OP2307-14-3B 13th Mountain Motorized Rifle Brigade recon staff determined that separatist mobile forces were attempting a feint well to the west as a real advance was taking place a Eisenrode in Werferlingen.

A task force from 3rd Bn, was charged with intercepting the enemy attack. The tactical setup was  for the heavy armor to deploy to the west, while infantry, supported by Scout 1 held the east.

Command squad held a position in the center of Eisenrode, as enemy rifle attacks took place just cross the river. Unfortunately, counterbattery fire destroyed our artillery before it could be brought into action.

The enemy attempted several heavy armor atacks, only to be stopped by task force heavy armor. Much of the infantry attacks hit the eastern deployment, which fought them off.

Losses were zero.

Field counts of enemy losses included two T-34s, one T-55, one BTR-80A, and one BRDM scout car.

4) OP2307-14-6 west Chernarus Parts of 2nd Bn, Chernarus 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade were ordered to attack and clear the separatist held town of Pushtoshka in Chernarus.

Because of the terrain and the necessity of avoiding enemy general support artillery fire, all four rifle squads composing the task force  maneuvered and attacked from the southwest.

Task force commander ordered artillery attacks on supply trucks, which the enemy parked northwest of the city, and against an enemy technical, destroying the vehicles as the task force closed and cleared the town.

Commander located and eliminated a female minder, part of the enemy criminal command group, stripping her of critical documents and a cell phone.  Brigade command cancelled the operation and ordered a new attack.

The new objective was an open area about one kilometer north of Vybor, about two kilometers north of Pushtoshka. There, a number of enemy forces had deployed. Brigade operations staff wanted that group reduced in size.

After several artillery attacks, the infantry element of the task force moved into the area. Command squad launched an assault on the position of an enemy Humvee, eventually destroying it with RPG fire.

Casualties were heavy. Command squad lost two, while 2nd squad was wiped out. A reinforcing squad was wiped out as well, along with its BMP carrier. A second BMP experienced mechanical problems, and would not move.

3rd squad lost five while 4th squad lost six.  Field counts of enemy losses included two Humvees and two technicals. 

Weekly Summary of Combat Operations for July 24th

 From: Chernarus Coastal Operations Group

Subject: Weekly Summary of Combat Operations, from June 30rd 2023, to July 6th 2023  Inclusive.

Message begins:

The tempo of combat operations continued at a reduced pace.

Chernarus Defense, Naval and air forces have engaged in four operations in five regions.

1) OP2306-30-1 st Bn, Chernarus 17th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment launched a wide area combat operation in Leskovets, with orders to intercept enemy forces in three separate locales.

In Salash, the task force deployed along a straight line and fought off infantry attacks from Russian militia, Russian specops and Wagner operators. Enemy vehicle attacks were destroyed as well, including a gunship.

In Granichak, Scout 2 encountered enemy covering forces. Russian militia attacked from the east, while Wagner operators attacked from the north. Spanish speaking troops also attacked along with another a Wagner operated gunship.

In Krachimir,  the task force held off attacks from the north and northwest, consisting of  Russian militia and unknown troops. An enemy BTR-80A was destroyed as it attempted to position itself for an attack.

Losses were moderate with command squad losing four including the commander, one Scout Car and one MI-24 gunship. The other gunship recovered a downed SU-25 pilot.

Field counts of enemy losses included seven BRDMs, three BTR-80As, three MI-8 gunships, two technicals and one T-34 tank.

2) OP2306-30-3  A task force composed of elements of 1st Bn, Chernarus 13th Separate Mountain Motorized Rifle Brigade marched on Barmke with orders t0 defend the town against an enemy attack.

In the initial going enemy counterbattery units destroyed the artillery battery assigned 1st Bn.  The task force deployed at the  northern edge of the town to await the enemy attack.

Unknown enemy rifles attacked from the northwest and the  northeast, followed by an enemy scout car. All attacks were driven back. 

Two more rifle attacks took place this time identified as Spanish speaking militia and Wagner operators, followed by an incursion by an enemy BTR-80A.

More attacks took place from the north including from T-55s and T-72s, which were stopped before driving much deeper into the defensive cordon.

Losses were very light with command squad losing one.

Field counts of enemy losses included  three T-55s, two T-34s, two T-72s, and BRDM and one BTR-80A.

3) OP2306-30-6B Part of 2nd Bn, Chernarus 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade was called upon to attack and clear the hamlet of Sosnovka in Chernarus.

Commander split his task force into three parts with the eastern group consisting of 3rd squad and 4th squad attacking to the west, while the western group, composed of command squad and 2nd squad attacked from the west.

The scout cars were positioned on the road south, and initially fought a firefight against enemy patrols.  

Counterbattery units from Chernarus 1st Army Corps engaged and reduced the effectiveness of enemy defensive artillery fire, as the four rifle squads attacked and converged on the town.

The penetration into the enemy's defensive zone went very quickly. Commander located and eliminated an enemy civilian command operative, stripping her of documents and a cellphone on her person.

One other task, the elimination of Russian speaking civilian contractors, which enemy civilian commanders sometimes use for their dirty work, was completed just before the orders to retreat were issued.

Losses were moderate with each squad losing one, except for 4th squad which lost seven.

Field counts of enemy losses included one SUV, and two technicals.

4) OP2306-30-6C A second attack and clear operation was ordered for a task force from 2nd Bn, Chernarus 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade for the location of Pushtoshka in Chernarus.

Separatist civilian commanders brought a mortar battery with them, which made this operation particularly urgent. 

The tactical plan was for all four rifle squads to advance from the southwest, to avoid advancing across the open fields in the east. The plan also included the two BRDM scout cars to move and cover the eastern side of town.

On the attack, command squad began to attack the mortar position with artillery as they advance in parallel with 3rd and 4th squad.  In trying to clear a shooter defending a residence on the west side. The commander killed.

3rd squad became overall tactical commander and continued to advance into the defensive cordon.  Command located and destroyed the two civilian criminal command operatives, seizing critical intelligence materials.

The order to retreat came shortly after. Commander, in trying to destroy a disabled enemy technical was killed in the resulting explosion. Command then fell to 4th squad.

2nd squad command entered town trying to find a seize the intelligence material.  Unable to find the body of the killed commander, commander detained a female civilian present, and transported her back to base.

Losses were near catastrophic. 4th squad was wiped out, as was command squad. 3rd squad lost two, while 2nd squad lost four

Field counts of enemy losses included four technicals.