Strategic Victory Seized from the Jaws of Deceit in Czero

August 25, 2025

FROM THE FRONT: Strategic Victory Seized from the Jaws of Deceit in Czero
By Svetlana Golikova, National Defense Correspondent

DATELINE: ZELENOGORSK – In a stunning display of tactical brilliance and unwavering resolve, elements of the Chernarus 2nd Army Corps have delivered a crippling blow to separatist forces in the western sector, decisively halting their offensive ambitions and reclaiming the initiative for loyalist troops.

The victory, secured in the village of Czero on Sunday, was born from the fierce and sacrificial fighting of Chernarusian soldiers in the nearby village of Nozyba earlier on Friday. While initial reports from the chaotic front lines suggested a setback in Nozyba, a leaked after-action report from Corps Intelligence reveals the operation was, in fact, a critical catalyst for the overwhelming triumph that followed.

According to the confidential dispatch from Colonel Denis Rozhkov, Deputy Head of Intelligence for the 2nd Army Corps, a task force was ordered to clear separatist insurgents from Nozyba after intelligence confirmed the establishment of an enemy forward base. Our brave soldiers fought their way into the village, destroying enemy supply trucks and engaging the occupiers.

Though forced to withdraw under the weight of a savage enemy counter-attack and the unfortunate delay of reinforcing units, our operatives secured a priceless prize: intelligence documents from a eliminated high-value target. These documents revealed the enemy’s entire strategic plan—a major assault aimed at seizing the village of Czero to establish a firm defensive line.

“The intelligence seized during the initial operation provided critical, actionable intelligence on enemy strategic intentions, directly enabling the successful defense,” Colonel Rozhkov’s report states.

Forewarned, a new Chernarusian task force was immediately deployed to Czero to meet the anticipated attack. What followed was a masterclass in defensive combat. The separatists, believing they were launching a surprise assault, instead threw themselves against a prepared and determined defense.

The report details a fierce battle where infiltrating enemy infantry were systematically eliminated by our counter-attacking commandos. The heart of the separatist force, an armored column including seven BMP infantry fighting vehicles and three T-55 tanks, was lured into a kill zone north of the village and utterly annihilated by our gunners.

When the smoke cleared, the scale of the enemy’s defeat was staggering. Separatist losses amounted to a confirmed seven BMPs, three tanks, multiple light armored vehicles, and an estimated company of personnel. Our own losses, while painful, were a fraction of the price extracted from the invaders.

“OP2508-22-3 was a decisive defensive victory,” Colonel Rozhkov concludes. “The strategic initiative in the sector has shifted in our favor.”

This victory demonstrates the courage of our frontline soldiers and the shrewd adaptability of our command staff, who turned seized information into a devastating trap for the enemy. The momentum has now swung decisively. The report confirms that planning is already underway for operations to capitalize on this victory and liberate Nozyba from its temporary occupation.

The heroes of the 2nd Army Corps have not only defended our soil but have shown that the spirit of Chernarus remains unbroken.

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AFTER ACTION REPORT (AAR) - COMBAT OPERATIONS OP2508-22-1 & OP2508-22-3 IN NOZYBA AND CZERO

 FROM: Deputy Head of Intelligence Staff, Chernarus 2nd Army Corps, Colonel Denis Rozhkov

TO: Corps Commander, Chernarus 2nd Army Corps, Maj. General Vadim Nabokov
CC: Deputy Commander of Chernarus Coastal Operation Group, Vice Admiral Boris Kravchuck; Command ChCOG, Admiral Vadim Ivanov
DATE: 26 AUG 2022
SUBJECT: AFTER ACTION REPORT (AAR) - COMBAT OPERATIONS OP2508-22-1 & OP2508-22-3 IN NOZYBA AND CZERO

1. REFERENCES:
A. Report from Commander, 3rd Separate Tank Brigade, Colonel Igor Maltsev.
B. Intercepted Enemy Communications (Email/Text).
C. Field Reports from Task Force Commanders.
D. Intelligence Gathered from Enemy POWs and Seized Documents.

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This report details the outcomes of two sequential company-level operations conducted on 250822. OP2508-22-1 was a tactical assault to clear separatist forces from NOZYBA. The operation initially succeeded but culminated in a withdrawal due to a delayed reinforcement schedule and overwhelming enemy counter-attacks. Intelligence seized during this operation enabled the successful defensive action, OP2508-22-3, in CZERO, resulting in a significant defeat of separatist forces and the regaining of operational initiative in the sector.

3. NARRATIVE SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS:

A. OPERATION OP2508-22-1 (NOZYBA):
a. Situation: On Friday morning, 1st Bn Intel received confirmed reports from local agents and SIGINT indicating a separatist force had occupied NOZYBA with accompanying supply trucks (ammo/fuel), establishing a forward operating base.
b. Mission: A task force was ordered to assault, clear NOZYBA of enemy forces, and eliminate two high-value civilian criminal command operatives known to be carrying critical intelligence materials.
c. Execution: The task force initiated a coordinated assault with two T-72 tanks providing overwatch from a dominant ridge line. Dismounted infantry (Command Squad & 2nd Squad) and two scout cars entered the village and successfully engaged the enemy. Initial objectives were secured, and the enemy supply vehicles were destroyed.
d. Enemy Action: Separatist forces launched immediate and severe counter-attacks utilizing infantry and armor assets.
e. Key Factor: Scheduled friendly reinforcements were delayed. Upon arrival, these elements were met with intense enemy fire and were unable to effectively relieve the engaged task force.
f. Result: The task force sustained significant losses (both scout cars, two T-72s, one T-55). Command Squad, facing unsustainable casualties, made the tactical decision to withdraw. NOZYBA remained in enemy control.

B. OPERATION OP2508-22-3 (CZERO):
a. Situation: Intelligence seized during OP2508-22-1 (from a eliminated female minder operative) revealed enemy plans to establish a defensive line from NOZYBA (East) to CZERO (West) and launch an all-out assault on CZERO on Sunday. This was confirmed by subsequent drone overflights and agent reports.
b. Mission: A new task force was ordered to occupy CZERO and establish a defensive perimeter to repel the anticipated enemy assault.
c. Execution: Friendly forces made initial contact with enemy MRAPs, suffering casualties. Two T-72s were committed to neutralize the threat. Dismounted elements established a defensive cordon: 2nd Squad securing the eastern sector, Command Squad the west, and a scout element (Scout 2) anchoring the western flank.
d. Enemy Action: The enemy assaulted with determined infantry infiltration attempts and supported by medium tracked armor (BMPs) attacking through the northern approach.
e. Result: The defensive line held. Infantry infiltrators were systematically eliminated by Command Squad counter-attacks. Armored thrusts were destroyed in the designated kill zone north of the village. A total of seven (7) enemy BMPs, three (3) T-55s, two (2) MRAPs, one (1) BRDM, and two (2) UAVs were confirmed destroyed. Friendly reinforcements arrived and secured the northern edge, solidifying the victory.

4. ASSESSMENT OF LOSSES:

A. Friendly Losses (Total):
- Personnel: 8 KIA (2nd Squad: 7, Command Squad: 1)
- Armor: Two (2) T-55 tanks.
- Scout Vehicles: One (1) BRDM scout car.
- AFVs: One (1) BMP-2 (abandoned, 2nd Squad).

B. Enemy Losses (Total):
- Armor: Three (3) T-55 tanks.
- IFVs/APCs: Seven (7) BMPs.
- Light Armor: Two (2) MRAPs, One (1) BRDM scout car.
- Air Assets: Two (2) UAVs.
- Personnel: Significant (Precise count unconfirmed, estimated company-level casualties).

5. SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS:
During OP2508-22-3, a friendly Su-25 interdiction fighter was downed. The pilot survived but refused evacuation via BMP. Recovery efforts were unsuccessful and the pilot was left in the field. A separate report on this incident is being prepared by Air Operations.

6. INTELLIGENCE GAINED:
Documents seized from a high-value target in OP2508-22-1 provided critical, actionable intelligence on enemy strategic intentions, directly enabling the successful defense during OP2508-22-3.

7. CONCLUSIONS:
a. OP2508-22-1 failed primarily due to the delayed reinforcement schedule, which allowed the enemy to mass and commit its reserves against our isolated task force.
b. OP2508-22-3 was a decisive defensive victory. The effective use of seized intelligence to anticipate enemy action, combined with robust defensive planning and the effective application of combined arms, resulted in the annihilation of a significant separatist combat group.
c. The strategic initiative in the sector has shifted in our favor following the enemy's defeat at CZERO.

8. RECOMMENDATION:
1st Battalion Command and Intelligence Staff are currently planning a follow-on operation to capitalize on this shift in momentum and recapture the village of NOZYBA. Approval to commence operational planning is requested.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Detailed Loss Inventory (Equipment/Personnel).

2. Intelligence Annex (Summarized Seized Documents).

// SIGNED //
COLONEL DENIS ROZHKOV
DEPUTY HEAD OF INTELLIGENCE STAFF
CHERNARUS 2ND ARMY CORPS

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Chernarus Defense Forces Crush Separatist Offensive in Northwest; Command Changes Announced

 

By Svetlana Golikova, Zelenogorsk Pravda

ZELENOGORSK, August 18, 2025 – Elements of the Chernarus Defense Forces (CDF) have decisively defeated a major separatist offensive in the northwest of the republic over the weekend, according to an official After-Action Report released today. The victory coincides with announced leadership changes within the region's key military formation.

Personnel shifts within the Chernarus 20th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment see Major Sergei Kuzovlev reassigned from his position as Regimental Commander. Stepping into command is the Regiment's former Deputy Head of Intelligence Staff, Captain Evgeny Yanabaev, who has been promoted to the rank of Major. Filling the vacated intelligence role is Captain Konstantin Kozlov, now serving as the 20th's Deputy Head of Intelligence Staff.

The leadership transition follows a critical defensive operation, codenamed OP2508-15-2, conducted on August 15th and 16th. As detailed in a report authored by Colonel Denis Rozhkov, Deputy Head of Intelligence Staff for the Chernarus 2nd Army Corps, intelligence intercepts revealed separatist plans for a large-scale push southwards. Their objective was to establish a defensive line stretching from Yalmta through Pshenichnoye to Yashkul', positioning them for a subsequent major offensive.

The intercepted communications specifically outlined a planned coup de main against the village of Yashkul'. The assault force was formidable: one company of armored vehicles, two companies of light infantry, and including elite elements identified as Wagner Group operators, Russian Naval Infantry special forces, and Serbian regulars – described in the report as "well equipped and highly motivated."

The Defense Holds

Facing this threat, the 3rd Battalion of the 20th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment swiftly organized defenses. At Yashkul', the Command Squad and 2nd Squad fortified the northern edge, supported by two T-72 tanks positioned on the eastern and western flanks.

"The separatists threw large numbers of heavy tracked and medium tracked armor, as well as scout cars, and technicals into their operation," Colonel Rozhkov's report states. The enemy assault was met with devastating resistance. Initial field counts at Yashkul' confirmed the destruction of four BMP infantry fighting vehicles, three BRDM scout cars, one T-72 tank, one T-62 tank, and remarkably, one vintage T-34 tank. Separatist infantry losses were described as "catastrophic in nature."

Relentless Counter-Action

With Yashkul' secured and reinforced, the CDF task force moved west to defend Yalmta on August 15th. There, they faced a similar onslaught of medium tracked and light wheeled armor, again supported by Wagner operators, alongside North Korean and Serbian regulars. The pattern repeated near Druzhniy the following day, August 16th, where defending forces weathered attacks involving tracked and wheeled armor, Russian naval infantry special forces, and Wagner operators.

Decisive Victory, Minimal Losses

The report tallies total enemy losses across all three engagements at 22 vehicles – a mix of armor, medium armor, and light technicals. Enemy infantry casualties were again noted as "similarly nearly catastrophic." In stark contrast, CDF losses were remarkably light: two Mi-24 attack helicopters, one BRDM scout car, and tragically, five infantry soldiers from the Command Squad.

Intercepted enemy radio transmissions at the operation's conclusion, the report notes, made it "clear that the separatist forces in the Northwest Chernarus region had suffered total defeat of their plans." Crucially, CDF forces successfully established control over the very line – Yalmta-Pshenichnoye-Yashkul' – that the separatists had sought to capture for their offensive.

These forces are scheduled to withdraw today, returning the villages of Yalmta, Pshenichnoye, and Yashkul' to full civilian control by tomorrow morning. The operation stands as a significant setback for separatist ambitions in the northwest and a testament to the effectiveness of CDF intelligence and defensive capabilities under the new regimental command structure.

Military Report Confirms Kabanino Victory, Blames Separatists for Church Destruction; Peace Group Skeptical

By Svetlana Golikova

Zelenogorsk National Defense Writer

ZELENOGORSK, 17 AUG 2025 -- A redacted military after-action report, obtained by the Zelenogorsk Pravda and confirmed by the Chernarus Coastal Operations Group (ChCOG), details a costly but successful defense of Kabanino village against a significant separatist assault last Tuesday. While the report claims a tactical victory and attributes the destruction of a village church to enemy action, the peace advocacy group "Trees for Peace" remains deeply skeptical, renewing calls for an independent investigation into civilian casualties and demanding access to the contested area.

The report, classified SECRET but released in a public version per Chernarus Armed Forces Directive 12-5 (Operational Transparency), originates from the 1st Army Corps and the 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade. It describes "Operation Kabanino Shield," involving Task Force Kabanino (TF-K), reinforced by tanks and additional infantry, repelling a separatist force estimated at battalion strength.

The Battle: Heavy Losses on Both Sides

According to the military account:

Enemy Forces: Included mixed irregular infantry, Serbian regulars, Russian naval infantry (Spetsnaz), Russian militia, and significant armor: 13+ technicals (including heavy machine gun variants), 2 T-34 tanks, 2 BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles, 1 MRAP, 1 BRDM-2, and 2 UAVs.

Friendly Forces: Initially comprised 4 light rifle squads and 2 BRDM-2 scout cars, later reinforced by 2 T-55 tanks and 4 more rifle squads (totaling 26 additional effectives). Artillery support ("VOLGA") and a Su-25 close air support jet ("FROSTBITE-1") were critical.

Action: The report details intense fighting from initial contact at 0720H until separatist withdrawal around 1010H. Key moments included initial scout car losses, enemy penetration into the village with technicals and dismounts, the destruction of an enemy T-34 tank by infantry inside Kabanino, heavy artillery barrages destroying enemy vehicles, and the loss of both reinforcing T-55 tanks to enemy anti-tank missiles.

Losses:

Enemy (Confirmed): 13 technicals, 2 T-34 tanks, 2 BMP-1s, 1 BRDM-2, 1 MRAP, 2 UAVs, and an estimated 60-70 personnel Killed in Action (including Spetsnaz).

Friendly: 36 personnel Killed in Action (primarily from the reinforcing squads and 3rd/4th Squads), 2 T-55 tanks, and 2 BRDM-2 scout cars.

The report concludes the operation achieved its mission, securing Kabanino and degrading the separatists' offensive capability for an estimated 14+ days, labelling it a "Tactical Victory" but acknowledging "catastrophic losses in vehicles and heavy losses in infantry."

The Church: Secondary Blast or Deliberate Act?

The report directly addresses the most incendiary allegation raised by Trees for Peace: the deliberate destruction of Kabanino's church by CDF forces. The military investigation, detailed in the report, states:

"NGO allegation: Deliberate destruction of Kabanino church."

"Finding: Church destroyed by secondary explosion of enemy technical (neutralized by TF-K CO). Forensic analysis confirms."

This finding explicitly contradicts witness accounts cited by Trees for Peace, who claimed civilians saw a CDF commander deliberately destroy the church and soldiers cheer its collapse. The report includes the church incident within its "Explosive Incident Investigation" section and lists an "NGO allegation rebuttal dossier" among its attachments.

Military Lessons and Peace Group Reaction

The report highlights several "Lessons Learned," including the effectiveness of artillery ("VOLGA’s precision fire pivotal"), the vulnerability of older T-55 tanks ("outmatched by modern AT assets," with an "urgent upgrade to T-72B3 requested"), and the importance of "Post-combat investigations... for legitimacy."

Vyacheslav Komorov, spokesman for Trees for Peace, reacted swiftly to the report's release: "This confirms our worst fears about a whitewash. The military investigates itself, blames the enemy for destruction occurring on territory they were contesting, and ignores the core issue: civilian harm and the need for independent verification." 

Komorov reiterated his group's demand for immediate, unhindered access to Kabanino for international humanitarian observers and journalists. "Where is the data on civilian casualties? The report is silent. Where is the transparency? They release a summary blaming the other side while keeping the village locked down. This is not accountability."

A Pyrrhic Victory?

While the military report asserts a victory, sources within ChCOG, speaking on background as they did previously, characterized the outcome as "pyrrhic," emphasizing the high cost paid by CDF forces – 36 soldiers killed and significant vehicle losses – to hold the strategic village junction.

The redacted report provides the military's official narrative of a hard-fought battle resulting in enemy defeat and attributes the church's destruction to an explosion caused by targeting an enemy vehicle. However, it does not address the specific allegations of civilian casualties raised by Trees for Peace and local witnesses, nor does it explain the continued access restrictions to Kabanino that prevent independent confirmation of the events or the current humanitarian situation. 

The gulf between the military's documented account and the peace group's allegations, fueled by the lack of independent access, ensures the controversy surrounding the battle of Kabanino remains unresolved.

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AFTER ACTION REPORT: OPERATION KABANINO SHIELD

REPORTING UNIT: 2nd Battalion, 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade

AUTHORS:

COL Aleksandr Bogomolov, Deputy Chief of Staff, 1st Army Corps

COL Alexey Lushnikov, Commander, 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade

DATE: 16 AUG 2025

CLASSIFICATION: SECRET//ORCON

I. SITUATION

A. Enemy Forces:

Separatist elements (estimated battalion strength) advancing south toward Kabanino, Chernarus.

Composition: Mixed irregular infantry, Serbian regulars, Russian naval infantry (Spetsnaz), and Russian militia.

Equipment: 13+ technicals (incl. HMG variants), 2x T-34 tanks, 2x BMP-1 IFVs, 1x MRAP, 1x BRDM-2, 2x UAVs.

B. Friendly Forces:

Task Force KABANINO (TF-K):

4x Light Rifle Squads (10 effectives each).

2x BRDM-2 scout cars ("Scout 1," "Scout 2").

122mm Artillery Battery (Fire Support "VOLGA").

Close Air Support: 1x Su-25 ("FROSTBITE-1").

Reinforcements:

2x T-55 tanks.

4x Light Rifle Squads (26 effectives).

C. Terrain:

Kabanino village (key road junction). Urban structures with open fields to north, ridgelines southeast.

II. MISSION

Prevent separatist forces from seizing Kabanino and disrupt offensive capabilities.

III. EXECUTION

A. Concept of Operations:

Deploy rifle squads along E-W axis north of Kabanino.

BRDMs conduct recon; artillery and CAS interdict enemy approach.

T-55s and reinforcements counter-penetration.

B. Key Actions:

Initial Contact (0720H):

Scout 1 engaged HMG technical and MRAP NW of Kabanino. Scout 1 destroyed. Scout 2 withdrew to ridge.

2nd/3rd Squads delayed 10 mins by enemy patrol 3km SE of Kabanino.

Enemy Assault (0735–0830H):

Separatists entered village from west/north with technicals and dismounts.

VOLGA engaged vehicles; infantry repelled probes.

Enemy reinforced with T-34s, BMPs, and Spetsnaz elements from north.

FROSTBITE-1 disrupted infantry concentrations (2 sorties).

Critical Defense (0830–0915H):

1x T-34 penetrated southern Kabanino; destroyed by reinforcing infantry (RPG-7).

VOLGA destroyed 1x BMP and 4 technicals in concentrated barrage.

Enemy Spetsnaz repelled by enfilade fire from 1st/4th Squads.

Reinforcement & Counter-Attack (0915–1010H):

T-55s engaged T-34s; both T-55s destroyed by ATGM teams.

3rd/4th Squads wiped out halting infantry surge north of town.

Enemy Withdrawal (1010H):

Separatist forces retreated north after failed assaults.

C. Explosive Incident Investigation:

NGO allegation: Deliberate destruction of Kabanino church.

Finding: Church destroyed by secondary explosion of enemy technical (neutralized by TF-K CO). Forensic analysis confirms.

IV. ASSESSMENT

A. Enemy Losses (Confirmed):

Vehicles: 13x technicals, 2x T-34s, 2x BMP-1s, 1x BRDM-2, 1x MRAP.

Aircraft: 2x UAVs.

Personnel: Estimated 60–70 KIA (incl. Spetsnaz cadre).

B. Friendly Losses:

Personnel: 36 KIA (3rd/4th Squads + reinforcements).

Vehicles: 2x T-55s, 2x BRDM-2s.

Equipment: 7x small arms, 3x RPG-7 launchers.

C. Outcome:

Tactical Victory: Kabanino secured; enemy offensive capability degraded.

Strategic Impact: Separatists unable to conduct major operations for 14+ days.

V. LESSONS LEARNED

Intelligence: Drone/local agent coordination effective but delayed squad movements highlight need for route sanitization.

Artillery: VOLBA’s precision fire pivotal. Recommend allocating additional batteries for future ops.

Armor: T-55s outmatched by modern AT assets. Urgent upgrade to T-72B3 requested.

Transparency: Post-combat investigations (e.g., church incident) essential for legitimacy.

VI. ATTACHMENTS

Interrogation transcripts (TF-K CO/staff).

BDA imagery/video.

NGO allegation rebuttal dossier.

REDACTED PUBLIC VERSION: Released per Chernarus Armed Forces Directive 12-5 (Operational Transparency).

END REPORT.

Signed:

COL A. BOGOMOLOV, 1st Army Corps

COL A. LUSHNIKOV, 4th Sep. Lt. Mtn. Rifle Bde

Distribution:

1st Army Corps HQ // 4th Bde HQ // Chernarus Ministry of Defense (SecDef) // Office of the President (Eyes Only)

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Peace group accuses CDF of church destruction, civilian deaths in Kabanino; Military confirms operation, promises probe

By Svetlana Golikova

Zelenogorsk National Defense Writer

ZELENOGORSK – Accusations of deliberate civilian casualties and the destruction of a church leveled against the Chernarus Defense Forces (CDF) following intense fighting in the village of Kabanino have ignited controversy, as the military confirms a major operation occurred and promises an investigation.

The Chernarus peace advocacy group "Trees for Peace" alleges that during combat operations last Tuesday, CDF forces deliberately destroyed the church on the western side of Kabanino and caused significant civilian deaths. Vyacheslav Komorov, spokesman for the group, stated their investigators have been unable to access the village due to CDF military police checkpoints blocking all non-military traffic on approach roads – checkpoints Komorov claims violate existing political agreements.

"Our information comes directly from residents present during the events of the last 36 hours, via texts and social media," Komorov told the Zelenogorsk Pravda. He described a scene of devastation: fighting erupted between CDF and separatist forces, trapping innocent civilians in a fierce crossfire. Komorov claimed informants reported corpses of combatants and civilians littering the ground, alongside several destroyed vehicles blocking roads.

The most severe allegation centers on the church's destruction. "Multiple civilian witnesses reported seeing a CDF unit commander deliberately level the church after destroying a vehicle with explosives nearby," Komorov asserted. "Disturbingly, our witnesses heard several CDF soldiers cheer aloud when the structure collapsed."

The Chernarus Coastal Operations Group (ChCOG) acknowledged the Kabanino operation, designated OP2508-08-5. Senior Staff Engineer Analyst Colonel Irina Volkova confirmed that a task force from the 2nd Battalion, Chernarus 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade, was dispatched to Kabanino based on intelligence indicating a significant separatist troop movement into the village.

"Normally, such task forces have duties limited to preventing the hostile takeover of a village by separatist forces," Colonel Volkova stated. She acknowledged the operation resulted in heavy casualties, describing "catastrophic losses in vehicles and heavy losses in infantry" for both the CDF and separatist fighters.

Regarding the specific allegations made by Trees for Peace, Colonel Volkova stated that neither the ChCOG command, the 4th Brigade commander, the 2nd Battalion commander, nor the task force commander on the ground have yet been formally interrogated about the incidents recounted by Komorov. "An investigation will soon be launched to determine the facts surrounding these events," Volkova pledged.

Komorov expressed deep skepticism about the military's promise of an inquiry. "The CDF military never determines facts. It buries the facts over the worst incidents, and its field commanders never suffer consequences for their actions," he said. "This will probably be yet another whitewash by the military."

Sources within the ChCOG, speaking on background, characterized the outcome of OP2508-08-5 in Kabanino as a "pyrrhic victory" for the CDF, suggesting the gains came at an exceedingly high cost.

The situation in Kabanino remains unclear, with access severely restricted. While the military confirms a costly battle took place and promises an investigation into the serious allegations of church destruction and civilian deaths, peace advocates demand independent access and express no faith in the military's ability or willingness to conduct a transparent inquiry. The fate of Kabanino and the truth of last Tuesday's events hang in the balance, obscured by roadblocks and conflicting narratives.

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AFTER ACTION REPORT: Report Number: AAR-2507-INT-02

Classification: SECRET//REL TO CHERNARUS ARMED FORCES//NOFORN

Date: 28 July 2025

Submitted By: Colonel Denis Rozhkov, Deputy Head of Intelligence Staff, Chernarus 2nd Corps

Subject: Analysis of Combat Operations OP2507-18-7 (Salash) and OP2507-25-1 (Baluvitsa), Leskovets Region

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report details two high-intensity combat operations conducted by elements of the 7th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade (7SMRB) in the Leskovets region on 27 July 2025. Both operations demonstrated effective adaptation under duress, successful integration of drone reconnaissance, and significant degradation of enemy combat capabilities. Heavy casualties were sustained by friendly forces, but tactical objectives were achieved.

II. OPERATION OP2507-18-7: OFFENSIVE ON SALASH

A. SITUATION

Enemy Forces: Separatist units (reinforced by Spanish/Serbian regulars & SF) occupied Salash. Assets included supply vehicles, T-55 tanks, BMPs, BTRs. Civilian collaborators initiated arrests/deportations.

Friendly Forces: 4th Battalion (Task Force: Command Squad, 2x Rifle Squads (BMP), 2x T-72 Tanks).

B. TACTICAL EXECUTION

Initial Maneuver:

Plan: Tank 3 + 2nd BMP Squad flanked east; Command Squad + Tank 1 assaulted via main road.

Contact: Command Squad penetrated southern defenses but encountered heavy counterfire (SF, Spanish/Serbian units). Comms lost during sustained counterattacks.

Command Transition: Per SOP, 2nd Squad Commander assumed control, withdrew, and reestablished comms with Command Squad.

Drone Deployment:

3x combat drones launched to reconnoiter enemy movements.

Drones detected massing enemy armor (T-55s, BTRs) probing southward.

Counterattack & Reinforcement:

Acting commander’s squad destroyed advancing armor, preventing breakthrough.

Reinforcements secured northern village perimeter by nightfall. Enemy withdrew completely.

Acting Commander’s Observation: "The battle was like a great quiet descended on the battlefield, as if the enemy had never been there."

C. ASSESSMENT

Enemy Losses: 3x T-55, 1x BMP, 1x BTR. Separatist command/control disrupted.

Friendly Losses: Heavy infantry/vehicle casualties (exact figures pending).

Drone Impact: Forced enemy withdrawal by revealing dispositions. Direct damage unconfirmed but psychologically decisive.

III. OPERATION OP2507-25-1: DEFENSE OF BALUVITSA

A. SITUATION

Enemy Forces: Mixed infantry (Serbian regulars, Chechen fighters, Russian Spetsnaz), light armor (technicals, BRDM), and tanks (T-55/T-72).

Friendly Forces: 1st Battalion (Task Force: Command Squad, 3x Rifle Squads (BTR), 3x T-72 Tanks).

B. TACTICAL EXECUTION

Defensive Setup:

East-west line established with tanks anchoring flanks.

Premature Contact: Enemy technicals/infantry attacked before positions consolidated. Destroyed by combined tank/AT fire.

Dynamic Repositioning:

Battalion Command redirected forces northwest (40-min mark) to counter enemy flanking maneuver.

During advance, 3x enemy tanks (1x T-72, 2x T-55) engaged and destroyed by friendly armor.

Sustained Assault & Drone Support:

Serbian-led infantry/armor counterattacks pressed south. Command Squad + reinforcements entered 15-minute close-quarters melee.

Drones detected northern enemy movements despite dusk limitations, enabling interdiction.

Final Action: Command Squad destroyed isolated BMP north of village post-melee.

C. ASSESSMENT

Enemy Losses: 5x T-55, 1x T-72, 2x BMP, 1x BRDM, 3x technicals.

Friendly Losses: Heavy across infantry/armor.

Strategic Outcome: Enemy combat power in sector eradicated; no near-term offensive capability confirmed by battalion intel.

IV. KEY FINDINGS

Drone Effectiveness:

Critical for real-time reconnaissance during comms blackouts and fluid battlespace (Salash command transition, Baluvitsa flank detection).

Limitations in low-light (Baluvitsa) require enhanced night-capable variants.

Command Resilience:

SOPs for command transition (Salash) proved effective. Drone use accelerated situational recovery.

Enemy Composition:

Confirmed multinational involvement: Serbian regulars (primary infantry), Spanish/Russian SF, Chechen auxiliaries.

T-55s remain backbone of enemy armor; T-72s rare but high-value.

Casualty Trends:

High attrition in both attack/defense operations underscores enemy tenacity and firepower parity in armor engagements.

V. RECOMMENDATIONS

Prioritize drone allocation to maneuver battalions, with emphasis on night-operation upgrades.

Review armor-infantry coordination SOPs to reduce casualties during repositioning under fire.

Expand intel focus on foreign fighter logistics networks enabling Serbian/Russian force generation.

Commend 4th Battalion’s acting commander (Salash) and 1st Battalion Command Squad (Baluvitsa) for exemplary initiative.

// SIGNED //

Colonel Denis Rozhkov

Deputy Head of Intelligence Staff, Chernarus 2nd Corps

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Chernarus Military Deploys Combat Drones in Groundbreaking Tactical Shift

 By Svetlana Golikova (Zelenogorsk Pravda) & Galina Timchenko (Novosti Novigrad)

ZELENOGORSK – After 18 months of covert development, Chernarus Defense Forces and Naval Command have initiated mass deployment of armed drones to front-line units, signaling a revolutionary shift in battlefield tactics against separatist forces. The announcement came today from Major General Vassily Chernyakov, Senior Staff Intelligence Analyst for the Chernarus Coastal Operations Group (ChCOG).

"In this era of asymmetric warfare, innovation is our shield," declared Gen. Chernyakov during an exclusive briefing at ChCOG headquarters. "Our analysts and doctrine officers have transformed commercial drone technology into precision combat systems capable of devastating enemy infantry and light vehicles – the primary threats our soldiers face."

Covert Training, Strategic Deployment

According to classified documents reviewed by Zelenogorsk Pravda, over 600 commanders from sergeant to brigade level underwent secret retraining at the Krasnoznamensky Drone Range near Novigrad. Rotated from front-line duty in small groups, they mastered strike techniques using modified quadcopters carrying thermobaric warheads and armor-piercing munitions.

"If used correctly, these systems could fundamentally alter tactical equations," Chernyakov emphasized, noting drones’ ability to bypass traditional defenses and strike from oblique angles. Initial deployments focus on Northwest Chernarus – the restive region bordering separatist strongholds.

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Commanders’ Perspectives: Cautious Optimism

Front-line officers expressed measured confidence in the new systems:

• "They’re game-changers – in theory," conceded one battalion commander speaking anonymously. "But forests and electronic warfare degrade signals. Real combat will be the test."

• A naval infantry captain described the training as exhaustive: "Every operational concern was addressed – battery life in cold weather, counter-jamming protocols, warhead reliability. This isn’t toy-soldier tech."

• One major drew a darkly humorous parallel: "My twelve-year-old flies a similar drone for photography competitions. The version we’re deploying just... delivers different payloads." His grim chuckle underscored the weapon’s unsettling accessibility.

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Technical Edge, Tactical Imperatives

ChCOG specifications reveal:

• Range: 8 km (urban) / 15 km (rural)

• Payload: 1.2 kg warheads (anti-personnel/light armor)

• Electronic Resilience: Frequency-hopping encryption

• Unit Cost: 1/20th of a Kornet missile system

Defense analysts note the drones specifically counter separatists’ "swarm tactics" – where technicals (armed pickup trucks) and infantry overwhelm Chernarus positions. "One operator can now eliminate five vehicles before they close within RPG range," explained ChCOG engineer Colonel Irina Volkova (not quoted in release).

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The Human Factor

Despite technological promise, veterans voice concerns. "Drones won’t hold ground," cautioned Sergeant Pavel Durov (3rd Battalion, 19th Mechanized Cavalry). "When mud freezes or batteries die, it still comes down to bayonets and courage."

Gen. Chernyakov acknowledged the limitation: "This isn’t a replacement for infantry. It’s a force multiplier to preserve our most precious resource – soldiers’ lives."

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What Comes Next

Phase two deployments begin next month, with naval variants targeting coastal infiltration boats. Meanwhile, captured documents reveal separatists scrambling to acquire Chinese jammers – a tacit admission of the drone threat’s potency.

As Chernarus turns technological ingenuity into battlefield advantage, one truth remains: In the frozen forests of the Northwest, theory is now meeting brutal practice.

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Editor’s Note: Per ChCOG security requirements, operational locations and unit identifiers remain classified. Report drone sightings to Military Hotline 119.

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About the Authors
Svetlana Golikova is Zelenogorsk Pravda’s senior defense correspondent, embedded with Chernarus forces during the 2024 Stepnoye offensive.
Galina Timchenko leads Novosti Novigrad’s investigative team, specializing in asymmetric warfare analysis.

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Disputed Accounts Emerge After Brutal Battle for Horsingen

 

CDF Claims Victory Amid NGO Allegations of Civilian Harm

By Svetlana Golikova, Zelenogorsk Pravda
HORSINGEN, WERFERLINGEN – July 14, 2025

A leaked military report obtained by the Zelenogorsk Pravda details a bloody, four-day battle by Chernarus Defense Forces (CDF) to recapture the strategic village of Horsingen from separatist forces, culminating in a costly victory. However, these official accounts clash sharply with allegations from the NGO Trees for Peace (TFP), which accuses the CDF of widespread destruction of civilian housing and indiscriminate fire.

Military Report: Costly Success Through Adaptation
The After Action Report, authored by Colonel Sergei Glukharev (Deputy Head of Intelligence, 43rd Mountain Rifle Corps) and endorsed by Colonel Roman Shilov (Commander, 13th Mountain Motorized Rifle Brigade), chronicles four distinct operations between July 10th and 12th:

1. Failed Initial Assault (OP2507-04-3): A task force of 3 BTR infantry squads was nearly annihilated in an aggressive assault on July 10th. The report cites a critical failure of promised reinforcements (only 2 T-55 tanks arrived) and underutilized artillery, allowing enemy forces (identified as Russian Spetsnaz, Chechen fighters, militia, and armored units) to counterattack effectively. Losses were described as "near-total" for the task force.

2. Bloody Probe and Partial Intel Recovery (OP2507-04-7): A second assault on July 10th aimed to probe defenses and retrieve stolen documents and High-Value Targets (HVTs). While one HVT (a "female minder") was eliminated and separatist repair depot locations were recovered, the force suffered heavy casualties and failed to retrieve key documents. The report urgently requested substantial reinforcements.

3. Combined-Arms Counterattack (OP2507-11-1): Utilizing newly arrived reinforcements (6 tanks, 4 Mi-24 gunships), the CDF launched a major assault on July 11th. Mi-24s suppressed enemy positions, artillery interdicted river crossings, and HVTs were eliminated. Military documents, hit lists, and informant logs were recovered, and the village was cleared. However, losses were again severe: 23 personnel KIA, 1 T-72, 2 T-55s, and all 4 Mi-24 gunships destroyed.

4. Successful Defense (OP2507-11-2): On July 12th, the CDF repelled a significant separatist counterattack featuring BM-21 "Grad" rockets. Friendly artillery was destroyed early, but Mi-24s, tanks, and timely reinforcements held the northern edge of the village. Losses were comparatively lighter (6 personnel KIA, 1 T-55, 1 BTR).

Military Assessment & Conclusions:
Colonel Glukharev assessed that separatist capabilities in the sector were "crippled" after suffering "catastrophic losses" (15+ armored vehicles, 8+ UAVs, 3x BM-21s). Total CDF losses were 49 KIA and significant equipment, including 4 Mi-24s, 3 T-55s, 1 T-72, and 2 BTRs. The report praised the "tenacity" and "evolving tactical proficiency" of the 3rd Battalion but highlighted critical failures: reinforcement delays, artillery vulnerability, and underutilized intelligence (specifically, known BM-21 locations not being preemptively struck). Recommendations included prioritizing counter-battery radar and improving reinforcement protocols.

Trees for Peace: Allegations of Destruction and Disrespect
Contradicting the military's narrative of precision, TFP operatives visited Horsingen immediately after the fighting subsided. Spokesman Vyacheslav Komorov provided the Zelenogorsk Pravda with their account:

• Widespread Destruction: TFP documented "numerous residential buildings nearly completely destroyed by artillery fire." While military graves details had removed corpses and engineers cleared vehicle wrecks, the physical damage to civilian infrastructure was severe.

• CDF Fire on Civilians: Residents interviewed by TFP alleged that CDF gunships "pursued civilians firing on them indiscriminately" during the operations. Operatives also witnessed CDF artillery firing towards Horsingen during OP2507-11-1.

• Troop Misconduct: TFP operatives reported being mocked by CDF troops in Horsingen who refused to answer questions. Local residents allegedly confirmed this behavior.

• Demand for Apology: TFP demanded an official government apology for attacking civilians and posted photos of the destruction on their website.

Military Rebuttal: Protocols and Context
Vice Admiral Boris Kravchuck, Deputy Commander of the Chernarus Coastal Operations Group, directly responded to TFP's allegations:

1. On Artillery Strikes: Kravchuck vehemently denied any artillery fire landed in Horsingen, citing a strict "300-meter protocol". He explained that both forward observers calling fire and artillery battery commanders are trained and required to abort any fire mission where the impact zone is within 300 meters of built-up areas. A formal record would be made of any refused order, and Kravchuck stated, "We received no data on such an exchange."

2. On Gunship Fire: The Admiral acknowledged the inherent imprecision of high-speed gunship attacks (Mi-24s). "It is impossible to control where these munitions hit," he stated, blaming separatist tactics: "They know... the gunship will make such runs... [so] they will direct their vehicles into town." He also noted that secondary explosions from destroyed enemy vehicles (BMPs, BTRs full of fuel/ammo) contributed significantly to the destruction witnessed by TFP.

3. On Civilian Presence: Kravchuck asserted that civilians typically flee villages before major combat, except when prevented by separatists. This implicitly challenges TFP's accounts of civilians being present and targeted.

4. On Troop Conduct: While promising to "look into" the allegations of troops mocking TFP operatives, Kravchuck expressed skepticism: "I doubt the stories... are true."

Unresolved Contradictions
The battle for Horsingen resulted in a clear, albeit costly, military victory for the CDF, significantly degrading separatist forces in the area according to their own assessment. However, the TFP allegations and the stark evidence of heavy damage to the village raise serious questions about the conduct of the operations and the protection of civilian infrastructure. The fundamental contradiction – TFP's eyewitness account of artillery damage versus the military's absolute denial based on strict protocols and lack of incident reports – remains unresolved. The fate of Horsingen's civilians during the intense fighting and the circumstances surrounding the extensive destruction of their homes demand further independent investigation.

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AFTER ACTION REPORT, 13 July, 2025

 AFTER ACTION REPORT

Subject: Combat Operations in Horsingen, Werferlingen (Operations OP2507-04-3, OP2507-04-7, OP2507-11-1, OP2507-11-2)

Author: Colonel Sergei Glukharev, Deputy Head of Intelligence Staff, 43rd Mountain Rifle Corps

Endorsed By: Colonel Roman Shilov, Commander, 13th Mountain Motorized Rifle Brigade

Date: 13 July 2025

Copy To:

Maj. General Sergey Gladkov, Corps Commander, 43rd Mountain Rifle Corps

Vice Admiral Boris Kravchuck, Deputy Commander, Chernarus Coastal Operations Group

Rear Admiral Igor Kasatonov, Commander Intelligence Section, Chernarus Coastal Operations Group

I. BACKGROUND

Horsingen (pop. ~1,000) is a strategically critical village in northeastern Werferlingen, controlling the only two vehicle crossings (stone bridge and ford) over the river southward. Its western woods provide cover for enemy infantry incursions. Intelligence confirmed separatist forces (Russian Spetsnaz, Chechen fighters, militia, and armored units) occupied Horsingen to stage further southern incursions.

II. OPERATIONAL CHRONOLOGY

A. OP2507-04-3 (Initial Offensive)

Objective: Clear separatist forces from Horsingen.

Forces: 3rd Battalion Task Force (3x BTR Rifle Squads).

Execution:

Faced fierce resistance from well-prepared Russian/Chechen forces.

Ordered aggressive BTR assault to penetrate village; enemy counterattacked with superior troops/vehicles.

Critical Failure: Promised reinforcements did not materialize (only 2x T-55s arrived). Artillery support was underutilized, enabling enemy river crossings.

Outcome:

Near-total destruction of Task Force. 2nd/3rd BTR Squads wiped out; Command Squad decimated.

Withdrawal ordered. No confirmed enemy losses.

Lessons:

Reinforcement coordination and artillery integration failed.

Enemy strength underestimated.

B. OP2507-04-7 (Counterattack One)

Objective: Probe enemy defenses, retrieve intel (stolen military documents, HVTs).

Forces: 3x BTR Rifle Squads.

Execution:

Maneuvered to bypass resistance points; engaged Chechen/militia forces.

Eliminated one HVT (female minder), recovering separatist repair depot locations.

Failed to retrieve military documents from government building.

Outcome:

Heavy casualties: 2nd Squad destroyed; 3rd/Command Squads lost 13 total.

Partial enemy losses: 3x BMP, 2x BTR, 1x T-34, 1x T-55, 1x BRDM, 5x UAV.

General retreat ordered.

Lessons:

Insufficient force strength for sustained assault.

Immediate reinforcement requested: 1x BMP recce, 3x T-72, 4x Mi-24.

C. OP2507-11-1 (Counterattack Two)

Objective: Retake Horsingen using reinforcements.

Forces: 6x Tanks (T-72/T-55), 4x Mi-24, 3x BTR Squads.

Execution:

Mi-24s suppressed enemy in town; artillery interdicted northern river crossings.

HVTs eliminated; retrieved hit lists, informant logs, and military documents.

Ground forces advanced to northern edge but withdrew south due to enemy armor.

Outcome:

Success: Village cleared, intel recovered.

Losses: 10x (2nd Sq), 6x (3rd Sq), 7x (Cmd Sq); 1x T-72, 2x T-55, 4x Mi-24 destroyed.

Enemy losses: 2x BMP, 1x technical, 1x T-34, 1x T-55, 1x BRDM, 2x UAV.

Reinforcements arrived but repelled by northern armor. Separatists did not re-enter.

Lessons: Air support decisive but vulnerable; enemy river-crossing capability persistent.

D. OP2507-11-2 (Defensive Operation)

Objective: Repel separatist counterattack to retake Horsingen.

Forces: 2x Tanks, 3x Mi-24, 3x BTR Squads + reinforcements.

Execution:

Enemy BM-21 battery (10km north) destroyed friendly artillery.

Mi-24s engaged infantry (Russian/Chechen); tanks destroyed armor crossing river.

Timely reinforcements held northern edge.

Outcome:

Success: Attack repelled; village secured.

Losses: 3x (2nd/3rd Sq each), 1x BTR, 1x T-55.

Enemy losses: 6x BMP, 3x BM-21, 2x UAV.

Village left under civilian control at dawn.

III. ASSESSMENT

Enemy: Separatist forces (Russian SF, Chechens, militia, Serbian auxiliaries) demonstrated adaptability but suffered catastrophic losses (15+ AFVs, 8+ UAVs, 3x BM-21). Their capacity for further attacks is degraded.

Friendly Forces:

Adaptation: Evolved from failed assaults to combined-arms success (air/armor/artillery integration).

Shortfalls: Reinforcement delays, artillery vulnerability, and underutilization of intel (e.g., BM-21 location known but not preempted).

Casualties (Total):

Personnel: 49 KIA (including near-total loss of 2nd Squad).

Equipment: 4x Mi-24, 3x T-55, 1x T-72, 2x BTR.

IV. CONCLUSIONS

Horsingen is secured and separatist offensive capabilities in the sector are crippled.

Intelligence coordination must improve pre-operation (e.g., BM-21 threat was identified but not neutralized proactively).

Rapid adaptation of 43rd Corps forces under dynamic conditions ensured eventual success despite heavy losses.

Recommendations:

Prioritize counterbattery/C3ISR assets in future ops.

Review reinforcement protocols to prevent delays.

Commend 3rd Battalion for tenacity and evolving tactical proficiency.

Respectfully Submitted,

// SIGNED //

Colonel Sergei Glukharev

Deputy Head of Intelligence Staff, 43rd Mountain Rifle Corps

// END REPORT //

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