Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Counterintelligence Sweep Nets Three in Berezino; Peace Group Office Used for Alleged Separatist Comms

 


By Svetlana Golikova

Zelenogorsk Pravda
Dateline: Zelenogorsk, June 11, 2025

Svetlana Golikova
ZELENOGORSK – A joint counterintelligence raid in Berezino on Wednesday resulted in the arrest of three individuals accused of using burner phones to transmit sensitive military information to separatist commanders, officials announced. The operation, conducted by the Ministry of Justice, Chernarus Defense Forces (CDF) counterintelligence, and local police, targeted the local office of the "Trees for Peace" advocacy group, where two of the detainees held leadership positions.

Detained were Igor Zubov (b. 1985), Alexey Svetlichny (b. 1987), and Nadezhda Ulyanova (b. 2007). Alongside multiple burner phones, authorities seized documents allegedly detailing communications with separatist forces. The trio was swiftly transported by helicopter to Novigrad, where a court remanded them into pre-trial detention for 150 days while investigations proceed.

"It is ironic that these three used the offices of a peace group to aid a hostile enemy of Chernarus by providing critical information about army and navy troop movements," stated Chernarus Minister of Justice Irina Veshnyakova. "Their perfidy harmed our troops."

Military Operations Preceded Arrests
The arrests follow intense CDF operations in western South Zagoria. According to notes provided by an anonymous source within the Chernarus Coastal Operations Group, a critical breakthrough occurred just a day prior during Operation OP2506-06-5 near Kabanino.

A task force from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade, attacked a significant separatist buildup southwest of Kabanino. Intelligence indicated this force, including Wagner Group operators, Russian militia, and local fighters, along with a mortar battery, signaled a planned shift of separatist offensive operations to western South Zagoria. During the operation, the task force commander reportedly seized a list of separatist informants, including cell phone numbers, from a civilian criminal command operative described as a "female minder."

The task force repelled counterattacks involving Russian militia, Serbian regulars, Russian special forces, technicals (improvised fighting vehicles), and UAVs using artillery support. Withdrawing under pursuit, including by a T-34 tank, the force was relieved by reinforcements blocking further separatist advances at Rogovo. Seized documents also hinted at a planned separatist operation near Myshkino.

Acting on this intelligence, the same battalion launched Operation OP2506-06-6 near Bogytyrka the following morning. The source described this action as swift and successful, eliminating two technicals and forcing separatist withdrawal. The task force commander located and "eliminated" two more civilian criminal command operatives, seizing further documents and a cell phone from another "female minder." One document detailed planned locations for vehicle repair and armament depots further north. The task force withdrew to Myshkino after inflicting what the source termed "nearly catastrophic" separatist casualties.

Peace Group Expresses Shock, Defends Young Staffer
"Trees for Peace" spokesman Ruslan Belvidorov expressed profound shock at the arrests occurring within their Berezino office. Speaking to this reporter, he vehemently denied any organizational knowledge of alleged separatist ties.

"Our organization seeks peace, not to give one side an advantage over the other. The three people arrested Wednesday were unknown to us as separatist operatives, obviously," Belvidorov stated. "Had we known about their background or how they were able to deceive us, we would never have accepted them in our ranks."

Belvidorov reserved his strongest defense for Nadezhda Ulyanova, the youngest detainee. "She was fresh out of high school, working at the office for the summer. I can't believe she had anything to do with this," he insisted. "The Ministry of Justice agents did not find a burner phone on her, or any phone, for that matter. She came from a poor farming family up north, and her family could not afford a cell phone." Belvidorov predicted Ulyanova would be released once investigators confirmed her lack of involvement, describing her as "just a sweet girl" aspiring to attend university in the fall.

He also contested the arrest methods: "The plainclothes CDF counterintelligence agents were very rough on the three detainees, unnecessarily so." Belvidorov added that agents confiscated office files, member lists, and the organization's checkbook, which he hopes will be returned.

Regarding Zubov and Svetlichny, Belvidorov noted observations that now appear suspicious in hindsight. Zubov "always had two phones with him," claiming his wife insisted on it – something Belvidorov found "strange." Zubov only provided one number to the organization, and Belvidorov rarely saw him use the second phone. He also dismissed speculation about any relationship between Zubov and Ulyanova, citing the 22-year age gap and Ulyanova's strict upbringing.

Svetlichny was described as "a drunk, constantly show[ing] up at the office drunk." He also possessed two phones, "one he used constantly and the other not very often." Belvidorov admitted the office staff didn't find this unusual at the time but acknowledged, "I guess we should have." He noted the Berezino office manager had repeatedly complained about Svetlichny's drinking and sought his dismissal.

The arrests highlight the persistent threat of espionage within Chernarus and the ongoing, deadly counteroffensive against separatist forces in South Zagoria. The investigation into the three detainees continues, with the fate of the young Ulyanova drawing particular public attention and the "Trees for Peace" organization grappling with a severe breach of trust.

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

INTENSE FIGHTING NEAR SHAKHOVKA: Chernarus Troops Repel Separatists at High Cost, Uncover War Crimes

 

Svetlana Golikova

By Svetlana Golikova

National Defense Reporter

ZELENOGORSK – Chernarus Armed Forces have concluded weeks of brutal fighting near the villages of Shakhovka and Staroye, securing vital territory but sustaining significant casualties, military sources confirm. The operations, conducted by elite light mountain and mechanized cavalry units, exposed deepening foreign involvement in the separatist insurgency and uncovered evidence of systematic civilian targeting by enemy forces.

Mountain Troops Swiftly Liberate Shakhovka

In a lightning operation on May 30, the 1st Battalion, 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade, assaulted separatist positions in Shakhovka. Intelligence indicated the village was held by irregulars reinforced with foreign mercenaries – including Wagner Group operators – who had prepared "elimination lists" targeting 32 local civilians.

The attack, codenamed OP2505-30-5, succeeded through swift, coordinated maneuvers avoiding pre-sighted enemy artillery. Mountain troops eliminated mercenary high-value targets (HVTs) and captured critical intelligence: digital server access points and physical documents detailing the planned civilian purge. No non-combatant casualties were reported during the liberation.

Merciless Counterattack at Coastal Factory

The following day, June 1, the same mountain battalion faced a major separatist counterattack at a strategic coastal factory complex ("The Factory"). Despite repelling the assault by a mechanized infantry force "larger than a company," friendly forces suffered heavy losses. The factory’s defense denied separatists access to the critical NS-7 Coastal Highway and the port of Berezino.

Cavalry Regiment’s Bitter Struggle

Simultaneously, the 1st Battalion, 19th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment, launched an attack (OP2505-30-7) on May 30 targeting Staroye and Shakhovka. The operation met disaster. Traffic accidents delayed reinforcements, and the battalion was mauled by a ferocious enemy force comprising Wagner mercenaries, Chechen fighters, Serbian volunteers, and Russian Spetsnaz. Equipped with BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles, the separatists inflicted severe casualties, forcing a withdrawal. Shakhovka was subsequently reinforced with an enemy anti-aircraft battery.

Redemption at Staroye

On June 6, the battered 19th Cavalry returned to the sector (Operation OP2506-06-1). Tragedy struck immediately: the Task Force Command Squad was annihilated by enemy BMPs upon reaching Staroye. Command fell to a junior officer – the 2nd Squad Commander.

Displaying exceptional resolve, the acting commander organized Staroye’s defense, repelling repeated assaults by Wagner, Spetsnaz, and Russian militia. After stabilizing the position, the surviving troops assaulted Shakhovka, destroying the enemy anti-aircraft battery and clearing the village. During the fight, the acting commander personally eliminated a female enemy operative and seized her cell phone containing a detailed log of ammunition deliveries across the front – a major intelligence coup.

Key Findings and Fallout

  • Foreign Footprint: Both reports confirm extensive deployment of Wagner Group mercenaries, Chechen "Kadyrovtsy," Serbian volunteers, and Russian Spetsnaz alongside separatist irregulars.

  • Civilian Atrocities Planned: The captured "elimination list" from Shakhovka provides concrete evidence of systematic enemy plans to murder civilians.

  • Strategic Shift: Military analysts assess the heavy losses inflicted on elite separatist/mercenary units will likely push their main effort westward in the coming weeks.

  • Coastal Lifeline: The successful defense of The Factory complex ensured the NS-7 Coastal Highway – Chernarus’s vital coastal supply artery – remains under government control.

High Cost of Victory

While both Shakhovka and Staroye are now under Chernarus control, the victories came at a steep price. The 19th Cavalry Regiment suffered devastating losses, particularly among command elements. The 4th Mountain Brigade also sustained heavy infantry casualties defending The Factory. Military command has ordered urgent reinforcements and replacements for both units.

Colonel Aleksandr Bogomolov, Deputy Chief of Staff of the 1st Army Corps, authored both after-action reports. His recommendations include immediate commendations for the acting commander of the 19th Cavalry’s Shakhovka assault and the 3rd Squad of the Mountain Brigade, alongside urgent reviews of convoy security, force protection, and intelligence-sharing protocols.

The courage displayed by junior leaders rising to the occasion, particularly in the crucible of Staroye, underscores the resilience of Chernarus forces. Yet the scale of foreign involvement and the evidence of planned war crimes highlight the grim reality facing the nation as fighting continues to rage.

// END //

Editorial Note: Zelenogorsk Pravda relies on verified military sources and battlefield reporting. Specific tactical details, unit strengths, and exact casualty figures remain classified for operational security. The dates of operations reflect when they concluded.


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AFTER ACTION REPORT: OPERATIONS OP2505-30-7 & OP2506-06-1 (SHAKHOVKA-STAROYE SECTOR)

 AFTER ACTION REPORT: OPERATIONS OP2505-30-7 & OP2506-06-1 (SHAKHOVKA-STAROYE SECTOR)

AUTHOR: Colonel Aleksandr Bogomolov, Deputy Chief of Staff, 1st Army Corps

DATE: 8 June 2025

UNIT: 1st Battalion, 19th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment (Chernarus Armed Forces)

REPORTING PERIOD: 30 May 2025 - 6 June 2025

SECURITY CLASSIFICATION: SECRET

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Operations OP2505-30-7 (attack) and OP2506-06-1 (counterattack/clearance) in the Shakhovka-Staroye sector resulted in a costly tactical victory for friendly forces following an initial significant defeat. Separatist forces, including high-quality Wagner Group, Chechen, Serbian, and Russian Spetsnaz elements, inflicted heavy casualties and initially repelled our assault. Subsequent adjustments and determined action by surviving elements of 1/19 SMR secured both objectives and captured vital intelligence, but at high cost. Separatist strategic focus is assessed to be shifting westwards following these engagements. Concurrent defense of the coastal factory sector denied separatist access to the coast and the vital NS-7 Coastal Highway.

2. SITUATION:

Enemy Forces: Composed of a mixed contingent: Wagner Group PMC operators, elements of Chechen "Kadyrovtsy" formations, Serbian Volunteer Corps regulars, Russian Spetsnaz (SOF), Russian Militia (LDNR-style), and separatist irregulars. Demonstrated significant aggression, tactical proficiency (especially Wagner/Spetsnaz), and ability to rapidly reinforce. Employed BMP-2 IFVs effectively. Deployed an anti-aircraft battery (type unspecified) to Shakhovka following OP2505-30-7.

Friendly Forces: 1st Battalion, 19th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment (1/19 SMR). Task-organized combined arms elements (mechanized infantry, armor support, HQ elements).

3. EXECUTION:

Operation OP2505-30-7 (30 May 2025): Attack on Staroye & Shakhovka**

*   **Concept:** Simultaneous advance to secure Staroye followed by clearance of Shakhovka.

*   **Execution:**

    *   Significant delays occurred due to traffic accidents involving critical assets (logistics, potentially armor/engineering) en route.

    *   Delays in infantry reinforcement arrival crippled offensive tempo.

    *   Task Force established defensive positions NW and NE of Staroye under heavy, sustained attack from Wagner, Chechen, Serbian, and Russian Spetsnaz elements. Enemy forces inflicted heavy casualties on friendly troops.

    *   Despite repelling initial determined assaults, the Task Force, weakened by casualties and lacking timely reinforcements, was unable to generate sufficient combat power to proceed with the attack on Shakhovka.

    *   Ordered withdrawal from the sector completed under pressure.

*   **Outcome:** **TACTICAL DEFEAT.** Failure to secure Shakhovka. Significant friendly casualties. Separatist forces reinforced both Staroye and Shakhovka, including deploying one Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) battery to Shakhovka.

Operation OP2506-06-1 (6 June 2025): Defense of Staroye & Attack on Shakhovka**

*   **Concept:** Counterattack to retake Staroye, neutralize the AAA threat in Shakhovka, clear Shakhovka, and establish a defensible position in Staroye.

*   **Execution:**

    *   Regimental Operations Staff successfully addressed reinforcement composition and flow; critical assets reached Staroye without significant incident.

    *   **Initial Contact Catastrophe:** Upon arrival at Staroye, Task Force Command Squad was effectively destroyed in an immediate, violent engagement with two (2) enemy BMP-2s. Command decapitated.

    *   **Assumption of Command:** 2nd Squad Commander assumed duties as Acting Task Force Commander.

    *   **Defense of Staroye:** Acting Commander organized defenses within Staroye. Repelled multiple fierce counterattacks involving Wagner, Russian Spetsnaz, and Russian Militia elements. Suffered further heavy casualties but held the objective.

    *   **Attack on Shakhovka:** Upon cessation of major counterattacks, Acting Commander prioritized neutralizing the AAA battery identified as the primary objective. Command Squad (former 2nd Squad) and 3rd Squad successfully located and destroyed the AAA battery.

    *   **Clearance of Shakhovka:** Proceeding into Shakhovka, friendly forces systematically cleared the village against determined resistance.

    *   **Significant Intelligence Capture:** Acting Commander personally located and eliminated a female enemy operative. Recovered her cell phone and a detailed list documenting dates, times, and locations of ammunition deliveries across the Chernarus front. One entry concerning her Shakhovka operation was circled.

    *   **Withdrawal & Consolidation:** Following Shakhovka's clearance, Acting Commander ordered a deliberate withdrawal back to Staroye to consolidate forces and establish a robust defense against anticipated further counterattacks.

*   **Outcome:** **TACTICAL VICTORY.** Staroye secured. Shakhovka cleared, primary AAA threat eliminated. Vital enemy intelligence captured. However, victory achieved at high cost in personnel and equipment, stemming largely from the initial Command Squad loss.

4. ASSESSMENT:

OP2505-30-7 Failure Factors: Critical traffic accidents and reinforcement delays were primary contributors to mission failure. These logistical/planning failures prevented the concentration of necessary combat power at the decisive point (Shakhovka). The quality and aggression of enemy forces were underestimated; their ability to rapidly commit Wagner, Chechen, Serbian, and Spetsnaz elements overwhelmed our initially successful defense. This defeat represents a rare and significant setback for Chernarus mechanized cavalry.

OP2506-06-1 Success Factors: Remediation of reinforcement flow by Regimental Staff was crucial. The decisive leadership, initiative, and tactical acumen displayed by the Acting Task Force Commander (former 2nd Squad Commander) under extreme duress were instrumental in salvaging the situation and achieving objectives. The prioritization and destruction of the AAA battery demonstrated sound tactical judgment. The capture of the ammunition delivery schedule is of high strategic intelligence value.

Command Squad Loss (OP2506-06-1): The near-instantaneous destruction of the Command Squad by enemy BMPs upon reaching Staroye was catastrophic. The Acting Commander attributed this solely to "Bad luck. They got the drop on us. That's all there is to it." While tactical surprise is a factor, this incident warrants a separate, deeper investigation into force protection measures, reconnaissance push, and HQ element vulnerability during movement to contact/occupation.

Overall Cost: Operations in the Shakhovka-Staroye sector were ultimately successful in denying the enemy these key nodes and eliminating a significant AAA threat. However, success came at a very high cost in personnel for both sides. Friendly forces demonstrated resilience but suffered heavily.

Enemy Reaction & Strategic Shift: The level of damage inflicted on separatist forces (loss of high-quality personnel, AAA battery, key operative, sensitive intelligence) is assessed as significant. It is highly probable this will compel separatist command to shift the focus of their main effort further west in the near term.

Broader Strategic Context (Factory Defense): It is critical to note that concurrent defensive operations preventing separatist forces from reaching the coast, specifically aimed at severing the NS-7 Coastal Highway and capturing Berezino, were successful solely due to the determined resistance of our forces. Denying the enemy this prime strategic objective remains paramount.

5. RECOMMENDATIONS:

Investigate OP2505-30-7 Delays: Conduct a formal inquiry into the traffic accidents and reinforcement delays. Implement corrective measures for convoy management, route reconnaissance, and reinforcement scheduling/pipeline assurance.

Commend Acting Leadership: Recommend the Acting Task Force Commander (2nd Squad Commander) for immediate formal recognition and promotion consideration for exceptional leadership under fire.

Review Force Protection & Recon: Initiate a Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) review focused on reducing HQ element vulnerability during movement to contact and occupation of objectives. Emphasize aggressive reconnaissance screening.

Exploit Captured Intelligence: Expedite the processing and analysis of the captured cell phone and ammunition delivery schedule by Corps/Strategic Intelligence. Utilize this data for targeted interdiction operations and force protection adjustments across the front.

Reinforce & Refit 1/19 SMR: Prioritize personnel replacements and equipment resupply for 1/19 SMR due to heavy casualties sustained in both operations. Consider temporary operational pause for reconstitution.

Increase Vigilance Western Sector: Alert all commands in the western operational area to the high probability of increased separatist activity and potential offensive operations, based on the assessed strategic shift.

Sustain Coastal Defense Focus: Reinforce the critical strategic importance of denying the enemy the NS-7 Coastal Highway and Berezino. Ensure defensive plans and resources for the coastal sector, particularly the factory complex, remain robust and receive priority support.

6. CONCLUSION: Operations OP2505-30-7 and OP2506-06-1 underscore the volatile and costly nature of combat against a determined, well-equipped separatist force employing high-quality mercenary and foreign troops. While initial failure resulted from logistical shortcomings and underestimation of enemy capabilities, subsequent adaptation, improved support, and exceptional junior leadership secured the objectives and valuable intelligence at significant cost. The Corps must learn from the failures of OP2505-30-7, recognize the valor displayed in OP2506-06-1, prepare for enemy retaliation in the west, and remain unwavering in the defense of the coastal corridor. The captured intelligence offers a significant opportunity to degrade enemy logistics.


// SIGNED //

Colonel Aleksandr Bogomolov

Deputy Chief of Staff

1st Army Corps, Chernarus Armed Forces

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AFTER ACTION REPORT (AAR) Operations: OP2505-30-5 & OP2506-30-6

 HEADQUARTERS, 1ST ARMY CORPS

AFTER ACTION REPORT (AAR)
Operations: OP2505-30-5 & OP2506-30-6
Unit: 1st Battalion, Chernarus 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade
Date: 8 June 2025
Author: Colonel Aleksandr Bogomolov, Deputy Chief of Staff, 1st Army Corps
Classification: SECRET

I. SITUATION

A. Enemy Forces:
Separatist elements, reinforced by a detachment of highly trained Wagner Group mercenaries, occupied Shakhovka village. Intelligence indicated a pattern of using mercenaries for targeted civilian deportations. Enemy preparations included pre-registered defensive artillery fires. Subsequent to OP2505-30-5, a large, well-led mixed infantry-mechanized group (assessed as newly recruited/assembled forces) advanced south toward "The Factory" enclave.

B. Friendly Forces:
1st Battalion, 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade (Task Force), organized into Command Squad and Rifle Squads 2–4. Follow-on operations involved 1st Battalion, 19th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment.

C. Civilian Considerations:
Shakhovka’s population faced imminent threat of deportation/elimination. "The Factory" enclave was sparsely populated but strategically contested.

II. MISSION

OP2505-30-5: Retake Shakhovka from separatist/mercenary forces, neutralize high-value targets (HVTs), and secure actionable intelligence.
OP2506-30-6: Defend "The Factory" against a major separatist counterattack.

III. EXECUTION

OP2505-30-5: SHASHOVKA CLEARANCE (D+0)

A. Concept of Operations:
A two-pronged assault bypassing enemy artillery impact zones:

  • Main Effort: Command Squad & 4th Squad attacked SW through dense forest.

  • Supporting Effort: 2nd & 3rd Squads maneuvered SE.

B. Key Actions:

  1. Approach: Squads successfully navigated around artillery kill zones with minimal attrition.

  2. Engagement:

    • Command/4th Squads eliminated separatist levies and Wagner operators SW of the village.

    • 2nd/3rd Squads suppressed flanking positions.

  3. HVT Elimination:

    • 3rd Squad tasked with locating/neutralizing four Wagner mercenaries – mission accomplished.

    • Task Force Commander personally engaged and eliminated two civilian criminal command operatives and their security detail.

  4. Exploitation:

    • Village secured by 1120 hrs.

    • Critical documents seized:

      • Civilian "elimination list" (32 names).

      • Separatist remote server access data (IPs, credentials, operational servers).

OP2506-30-6: DEFENSE OF THE FACTORY (D+1)

A. Intelligence Alert:
Early D+1 warning of large mechanized-infantry force advancing south toward "The Factory" via HUMINT and signals intercepts.

B. Defensive Actions:

  1. Battalion established hasty defensive perimeter.

  2. Repelled coordinated, high-intensity assaults by estimated company(+) element.

  3. Outcome: Enemy attack repulsed with significant hostile casualties.

  4. Friendly Losses: Heavy infantry casualties sustained.

C. Follow-On Order:
Despite losses, 1st Battalion, 19th Mechanized Cavalry Regiment ordered to conduct clearing ops in Shakhovka periphery.

IV. INTELLIGENCE GAINS

  1. Documentation: Civilian target lists confirm systematic terror campaign. Server data enables cyber counter-operations.

  2. Enemy Composition: Wagner involvement validates external backing of separatists. "Fresh" troops at The Factory indicate accelerated recruitment/training pipelines.

  3. Tactics: Separatist reliance on pre-sighted artillery and mercenary-led purge operations confirmed.

V. ASSESSMENT

A. Successes:

  • OP2505-30-5: Swift, precise execution. HVTs eliminated, critical intel captured with zero civilian casualties.

  • OP2506-30-6: Successful defense against superior force preserved key terrain.

  • Intelligence: Server data represents significant strategic windfall.

B. Shortfalls:

  • Delayed exploitation of intel warning for The Factory defense.

  • High friendly losses necessitate accelerated reinforcement/reconstitution.

C. Enemy Performance:

  • Wagner elements: Professionally competent but neutralized by superior maneuver.

  • Separatist recruits: Aggressive but undisciplined under sustained fire.

VI. RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Immediate:

    • Exploit captured server data for counter-intelligence ops.

    • Prioritize protection of civilians on seized elimination lists.

  2. Tactical:

    • Enhance artillery counter-preparation drills for light infantry.

    • Review early-warning protocols between intel and maneuver elements.

  3. Personnel:

    • Accelerate replacement flow to 4th Light Mountain Brigade.

    • Decorate 3rd Squad (1/4th LMRB) for exceptional performance in HVT elimination.

// SIGNED //
COLONEL ALEKSANDR BOGOMOLOV
Deputy Chief of Staff, 1st Army Corps
END REPORT

Distribution:
Commander, 1st Army Corps | G-2, 1st Army Corps | G-3, 1st Army Corps | Commander, 4th Sep. Lt. Mtn. Rifle Bde. | Commander, 19th Mech. Cav. Reg.

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Monday, June 2, 2025

Document: Intelligence Appreciation: Separatist Force Regeneration and Intentions in South/North Zagoria Region

 SECRET//NOFORN

Chernarus 1st Army Corps Intelligence Staff

Ref: INT/APP/CAF/2506-02

02 June 2025

SUBJECT: Intelligence Appreciation: Separatist Force Regeneration and Intentions in South/North Zagoria Region

FROM: Deputy Head of Intelligence Staff, 1st Army Corps, Colonel Alexey Agopyan

TO: See Distribution

1. SITUATION OVERVIEW:

Following the successful defensive operation at Vyshnoye (OP2505-09-6) and subsequent friendly withdrawal, intelligence indicates a rapid and significant regeneration of separatist combat capabilities. This regeneration points towards preparations for a major offensive action in the near term.

2. ENEMY ASSESSMENT (SEPARATIST FORCES):

* Reinforcement & Resupply: Multiple corroborating sources (Prisoner Interrogation Reports [Attached], Local Agent Reports, Naval Aviation Reconnaissance [Overflights]) confirm heavy movement of both wheeled and tracked logistics vehicles (supplies) and troop transports into the South Zagoria region throughout late May/early June. Scale suggests battalion(+) level reinforcement.

* Intent: Analysis of movement patterns, prisoner statements, and captured documents indicates a deliberate build-up for a major offensive push, assessed as highly likely targeting the eastern sector of North Zagoria. Objective is likely territorial gain and disruption of friendly defensive lines established post-Vyshnoye.

* Composition & Morale: Captured documents and prisoner interrogations reveal a deliberate strategy: experienced Senior NCOs were withdrawn from front-line units specifically to train new recruits. This confirms the introduction of significant numbers of fresh personnel. These new forces are assessed as well-supplied (evidenced by logistics surge) and likely highly motivated, potentially presenting a qualitatively different threat profile than recently encountered units.

* Counterintelligence Effectiveness: A critical absence of reporting from embedded Volunteer Operatives (equipped with battalion-issued burner phones) is highly anomalous given the scale of observed activity. This strongly suggests a highly effective counterintelligence (CI) operation by separatist forces, likely involving the systematic detection and neutralization (execution) of compromised operatives. Separatist CI effectiveness in eliminating HUMINT leaks must be rated as high / masterful based on current evidence.

3. FRIENDLY SITUATION:

* The victory at Vyshnoye was achieved at light cost (5 KIA, 0 vehicle losses), preserving friendly combat power.

* 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade (Comd: Col. Lushnikov) is currently assigned combat missions in North Zagoria and has been explicitly warned to expect fresh, well-supplied separatist forces.

* 1st Battalion, 4th Sep Lt Mtn Rifle Bde has been directed by 1st Army Corps Command Staff to prioritize intelligence collection (document exploitation, targeted interrogation) as its top priority task for the next 48 hours (02-03 June 2025).

4. INTELLIGENCE GAPS & CONCERNS:

* Precise Timing & Axis: While the location (E North Zagoria) and intent (major offensive) of the separatist push are assessed with high confidence, the precise timing (D-Day/H-Hour) and main axis of attack remain gaps. Heavy reliance on aerial recce due to HUMINT blackout increases vulnerability to deception/masking.

* Volunteer Operative Status: The fate and status of all Volunteer Operatives within the affected area are unknown. Determining if they are: (a) Compromised/Eliminated, (b) Quit/Returned Home, or (c) Still Active but Unable/Unwilling to Report is critical.

* Full Composition: Detailed Order of Battle (ORBAT) for the reinforcing elements (unit designations, equipment specifics beyond general transport) is incomplete.

5. ANALYSIS:

The separatists have demonstrated a significant, rapid, and largely overt capability to reconstitute combat power following the setback at Vyshnoye. The withdrawal of experienced NCOs for training duties, while potentially weakening units at the time, was a calculated risk now yielding dividends in the form of fresh, motivated troops. Their logistical effort indicates substantial external or stockpiled support. The near-total silence of the HUMINT network, despite observable large-scale preparations, underscores a severe and successful CI clampdown, significantly degrading our best source for predictive warning and targetable intelligence deep within the enemy's preparation areas. While their troop/logistics movements were poorly masked, the neutralization of our eyes and ears largely compensates for this weakness from an OPSEC perspective.

6. RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. 1st Bn, 4th Sep Lt Mtn Rifle Bde: Execute directed priority intelligence tasks (document exploitation, focused interrogations) with maximum urgency to identify specific attack timing, axes, and unit IDs. Immediately initiate all possible secure protocols to re-establish contact with Volunteer Operatives to determine status (Active/Quit/Eliminated). Report findings via FLASH traffic.

2. All Intelligence Elements (Bn/Bde/Corps): Increase aerial/satellite surveillance sorties over South Zagoria logistics hubs and suspected staging areas in E North Zagoria. Focus on identifying artillery/armor concentrations and command nodes. Cross-correlate all SIGINT/ELINT with recce findings.

3. Personnel/HUMINT Section (Corps): Prepare contingency list for potential monetary compensation to families of Volunteer Operatives assessed as likely eliminated by separatists. Initiate vetting and recruitment planning for replacement networks, incorporating lessons learned on CI vulnerabilities.

4. 1st Bn, 19th Sep Mech Cav Regt: (Via separate directive from Corps Ops) Prepare contingency plans for rapid deployment to counter offensive operations in the E North Zagoria sector. Prioritize recce and targeting based on incoming INTREPs from 4th Bde and Corps Int. Expect mechanized/combined arms assault by fresh enemy troops.

5. Corps Command: Consider pre-emptive fires (counter-battery, disruption) on identified logistics routes and staging areas in South Zagoria, contingent on positive target identification and Rules of Engagement (ROE).

7. CONCLUSION:

The separatists are poised to launch a significant, well-supported offensive in Eastern North Zagoria utilizing freshly trained and motivated forces. While their logistical preparations were observable, the effective neutralization of our local HUMINT network creates a critical intelligence gap regarding precise timing and tactics. Immediate and aggressive intelligence collection by forward battalions, coupled with intensified technical surveillance, is paramount. Forces in the North Zagoria AO, particularly the 4th Brigade and the 19th Mech Cav, must maintain maximum readiness and prepare for intense combat against a reconstituted and determined enemy.

// SIGNED //

COLONEL ALEXEY AGOPYAN

Deputy Head of Intelligence Staff

Chernarus 1st Army Corps


DISTRIBUTION:

Commander Intelligence, Chernarus Combined Operations Group (ChCOG): Rear Admiral Igor Kasatonov (Via Secure ChCOG Net)

Corps Commander, Chernarus 1st Army Corps: Major General Yuri Stytskovsky (Original)

Commander, 1st Battalion, Chernarus 19th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment (Secure Regt Net)

Commander, 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade: Colonel Alexey Lushnikov (Info - Secure Bde Net)

Commander, 1st Battalion, 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade (Action - Secure Bn Net)

Intelligence Staff Records, 1st Army Corps (File)

ATTACHMENTS:

Prisoner Interrogation Reports (Post-Vyshnoye Operation) - 1st Bn, 4th Sep Lt Mtn Rifle Bde

Document Exploitation Reports (Separatist KIA) - 1st Bn Int Staff & Civilian Authorities

SECRET//NOFORN

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Document: Chernarus Defense Forces 1st Army Corps Warning Order, dated June 2nd, 2025

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CHERNARUS 1ST ARMY CORPS OPERATIONS STAFF

REF: WARNORD/01AC/OPS/030625

02 JUNE 2025

SUBJECT: WARNING ORDER 01-25: DEFENSIVE PREPARATIONS AND INTELLIGENCE PRIORITY

FROM: Corps Commander, Chernarus 1st Army Corps, MAJOR GENERAL YURI STYTSKOVSKY

TO: Commander, 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade, COLONEL ALEXEY LUSHNIKOV

1. SITUATION:

a. Enemy:

Separatist forces are reconstituting combat power for a major offensive in the eastern sector of North Zagoria (refer INT/APP/CAF/2506-02).

Reinforcement includes battalion(+) strength of fresh, well-supplied, and motivated troops transported via wheeled/tracked assets from South Zagoria.

Threat profile is elevated due to new personnel trained by experienced NCOs.

Critical Gap: Precise attack timing and main axis remain unknown. Separatist counterintelligence has neutralized local HUMINT networks.

b. Friendly:

Your brigade is currently conducting operations in North Zagoria AO.

1st Battalion, 4th SLMR Bde is priority tasked with intelligence collection (document exploitation, interrogations) until 04 JUN 05:00.

19th Mech Cav Regt (1st Bn) is alerted for rapid counterattack support in your sector.

2. MISSION:

4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade prepares defensive positions to defeat an imminent separatist offensive in eastern North Zagoria NLT 04 JUN 05:00, while prioritizing intelligence collection to confirm enemy axis/timing.

3. EXECUTION:

a. Commander’s Intent:

Disrupt enemy preparations through targeted collection and defensive readiness. Deny separatist territorial gains by leveraging terrain and pre-planned fires.

b. Concept of Operations:

(1) Phase 1 (Immediate - 03 JUN 18:00):

1st Bn (4th SLMR): Execute TOP PRIORITY intelligence tasks (PIR 1-3 below). Exploit all captured materials and conduct focused interrogations. Report findings via FLASH traffic.

All Bdes: Establish hasty defenses along eastern North Zagoria approaches. Emplace obstacles, sight indirect fires, and coordinate CAS/artillery pre-planned targets (focus: logistics routes/staging areas).

Recon Elements: Intensify patrols along suspected avenues of approach (AA: Krasnostav-Novy Sobor, Gvozdno-Stary Yar).

(2) Phase 2 (03 JUN 18:00 - 04 JUN 05:00):

Transition to deliberate defenses based on intel updates.

Integrate 19th Mech Cav Regt (1st Bn) into counterattack plans.

Maintain 50% combat readiness at all times.

c. Tasks to Subordinate Units:

(1) 1st Bn (4th SLMR):

PIR 1: Confirm attack H-Hour/D-Day.

PIR 2: Identify main assault axis and unit designations.

PIR 3: Re-establish contact with/report status of Volunteer Operatives.

Submit INTSUM FLASH NLT 03 JUN 12:00 and 18:00.

(2) 2nd/3rd Bns (4th SLMR):

Establish battalion defensive sectors (Grids: OP Alpha, OP Bravo).

Coordinate mortar/ATGM coverage of likely armor approaches.

Prepare mobile reserves (Co.-size).

(3) Brigade Recon Company:

Deploy surveillance teams along AA Red/Blue (see Annex A).

Report enemy armor/artillery concentrations IMMEDIATELY.

d. Coordinating Instructions:

Rules of Engagement: Weapons Tight until hostile intent confirmed.

Fire Support Coordination Line (FSCL) established at Phase Line VIKTOR.

Submit SITREP every 6 hours starting 03 JUN 06:00.

4. SERVICE SUPPORT:

Ammo: Priority resupply to AT and mortar units.

Medical: Evacuation routes pre-cleared via Grids: LZ X-RAY, LZ YANKEE.

Engineers: Expedite obstacle emplacement in 1st Bn sector.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL:

a. CP Locations:

Brigade Main CP: Grid 125678 (Codenamed: AURORA) active NLT 03 JUN 04:00.

Alternate CP: Grid 132712 (Codenamed: BOREALIS).

b. Communications:

Primary: SECURE VOICE (Net 4.1)

Secondary: ENCRYPTED TEXT (Channel KRYPTON)

OPSKED: Intelligence reports via FLASH precedence.

// SIGNED //

MAJOR GENERAL YURI STYTSKOVSKY

Corps Commander, Chernarus 1st Army Corps

DISTRIBUTION:

Commander, 4th SLMR Bde (ACTION)

1st Bn, 19th Mech Cav Regt (COORD)

Corps Intelligence Staff (INFO)

Corps Operations Staff (FILE)

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Key Directives to 4th SLMR Bde:

1st Battalion's Intelligence Surge: 48-hour window to exploit documents/interrogations is the brigade's main effort. Failure risks blind defense.

Defense-in-Depth Focus: Eastern sector fortifications take priority. Assume armor/mechanized assault.

Integration with 19th Mech Cav: Coordinate counterattack plans and BDA sharing. Their mobility is your tactical reserve.

Vigilance on Timelines: FLASH reports at 12:00/18:00 on 03 JUN drive Corps decisions (e.g., pre-emptive strikes).

ROE Discipline: Avoid triggering premature engagement but maintain readiness to repel recon-in-force.

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Secret Document Reveals Impending Separatist Offensive; Eastern North Zagoria on High Alert

2 JUNE 2025 | FRONT PAGE


By Svetlana Golikova, National Defense Reporter, Zelenogorsk Pravda

Svetlana Golikova


ZELENOGORSK, 2 JUNE 2025 – A classified military warning order obtained by Zelenogorsk Pravda reveals the Chernarus 1st Army Corps is urgently preparing defenses against a major separatist offensive in eastern North Zagoria, expected within the next 48 hours. The document, signed by Major General Yuri Stytskovsky, warns of a reconstituted enemy force poised to strike with fresh troops and supplies.

URGENT TIMELINE FOR DEFENSE

The order, dated today and marked SECRET//NOFORN, directs Colonel Alexey Lushnikov’s 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade to fortify positions against an assault "no later than 04 JUN 05:00." Intelligence gaps are critical: separatist counterintelligence has "neutralized local HUMINT networks," leaving precise attack timing and axis unknown.

KEY THREATS & RESPONSES

  1. Enemy Reinforcements:

    • Separatists have mobilized a "battalion(+) strength" of "well-supplied, motivated troops" from South Zagoria.

    • New personnel are trained by "experienced NCOs," elevating the threat profile.

  2. Brigade’s Critical Tasks:

    • Intelligence Surge (Phase 1): The 1st Battalion is ordered to execute "TOP PRIORITY" intelligence collection through document exploitation and interrogations. Three Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) dominate:

      • PIR 1: Confirm attack timing (H-Hour/D-Day).

      • PIR 2: Identify main assault axis and units.

      • PIR 3: Re-establish contact with compromised "Volunteer Operatives."

    • Defensive Rush: All units must establish "hasty defenses" along eastern approaches, emplacing obstacles and sighting artillery on logistics routes.

    • Counterattack Force: The 19th Mechanized Cavalry Regiment’s 1st Battalion is alerted as a mobile reserve for rapid response.

  3. High-Risk Timelines:

    • FLASH-priority intelligence reports demanded by 03 JUN 12:00 and 18:00.

    • Transition to "deliberate defenses" by 18:00 tomorrow.

    • Brigade Command Post (codenamed AURORA) operational by 04:00 tomorrow.

TACTICAL VULNERABILITIES

  • Terrain Focus: Recon elements are intensifying patrols along suspected axes: Krasnostav-Novy Sobor and Gvozdno-Stary Sobor.

  • Fire Discipline: Strict Rules of Engagement ("Weapons Tight") ordered to avoid premature engagement.

  • Logistical Pressure: Priority ammunition resupply directed to anti-tank and mortar units, with medical evacuation routes pre-cleared.

STAKES

General Stytskovsky’s blunt assessment warns that failure to gather intelligence risks a "blind defense" against a coordinated assault. The document stresses leveraging terrain and pre-planned fires to "deny separatist territorial gains," underscoring the operation’s strategic importance to North Zagoria’s stability.

This leak reveals unprecedented details about Chernarus’ defensive posture amid escalating tensions. The 4th Brigade’s success in the next 48 hours may determine whether the region withstands the coming storm.

// END REPORT //
Editor’s Note: Zelenogorsk Pravda has independently verified the document’s authenticity. Military censors attempted to block this story; we publish in the public interest.

Svetlana Golikova is an investigative correspondent for Zelenogorsk Pravda, specializing in organized crime and national security. Reporting contributed by Anton Belov in Novigrad.

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