Zelenogorsk Pravda
October 15, 2023
By Svetlana Golikova, National Defense Correspondent
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| Svetlana Golikova for Zelenogorsk Pravda |
In a series of grueling battles over the past week, forces of the Chernarus 7th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade have repelled separatist attempts to seize key villages in northern Leskovets, securing critical victories at Valbono and Damyanovo despite staggering losses. Classified operational summaries reveal a campaign marked by tactical adaptation, foreign intervention, and the resilience of Chernarusian troops in the face of overwhelming odds.
The Twin Battles of Valbono: A Costly Triumph
The village of Valbono, a strategic gateway to southern Leskovets, became the focal point of two brutal clashes. Initial intelligence indicated separatist plans to fortify the village for a southward offensive. On May 25, the 1st Battalion launched Operation OP2505-09-7, deploying BTR infantry squads, T-72 tanks, and BRDM scout cars. The assault quickly faltered as separatist forces—a mix of Russian militia, Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) special forces, and local levies—destroyed reconnaissance vehicles and repelled disorganized advances. By nightfall, all armored assets were lost, and the village was briefly retaken by the enemy.
Undeterred, the 1st Battalion counterattacked the next day (OP2505-16-1), bolstered by two additional T-72 tanks from the battalion commander’s personal guard. This time, forces encountered foreign combatants: North Korean regulars and Spanish troops fighting alongside separatists. Concentrated armor and disciplined infantry charges shattered enemy lines, though losses remained devastating. Every BTR, BRDM, and three T-72s were destroyed. Yet, the tide turned as reinforcements secured the village.
“The commitment of extra tanks proved decisive,” noted 2nd Army Corps analysts. “Enemy counterattacks dissolved under concentrated fire.”
Salash and Damyanovo: Halting the Northern Advance
To the west, the 4th Battalion faced its own crucible. On May 16, Operation OP2505-16-2 disrupted a separatist bid to capture Salash. Despite losing two T-72s and the command squad, Chernarusian forces annihilated eight enemy BMPs and two tanks. The victory was pyrrhic but critical.
The following day, separatists shifted focus to Damyanovo (OP2505-16-3). Ambushed by Russian naval infantry and Chechen militia, the 4th Battalion fought a desperate holding action. Reinforcing T-55 tanks and infantry repelled waves of attackers, including Spanish regulars attempting to flank positions. By operation’s end, both BMPs and three tanks were lost, but separatist forces suffered catastrophic losses—three T-55s, a T-72, and multiple UAVs.
“Their mechanized units bogged down in the terrain,” recounted an acting commander. “We turned their ambition into a graveyard.”
Foreign Forces Exposed: A Coalition Against Chernarus
Operational reports confirm alarming details: separatist ranks included not only Russian proxies but Spanish regulars, North Korean troops, and Chechen fighters. UAVs and advanced armor suggest external backing, though analysts stopped short of naming state sponsors.
“This was no ragtag militia,” a 2nd Army Corps officer stated anonymously. “Their coordination and equipment point to a deliberate, multinational effort to destabilize Leskovets.”
Aftermath: Holding the Line
While Chernarus retains control of Valbono and Damyanovo, the human and material costs are severe. Over 15 armored vehicles were destroyed across the operations, with infantry units decimated. Yet, commanders emphasize the strategic outcome: separatist capabilities in northern Leskovets are “shattered for the foreseeable future.”
General Vadim Nabokov praised troops for their “unyielding resolve,” while Colonel Denis Rozhkov underscored lessons learned: “Adaptation under fire—and the courage to commit reserves—made the difference.”
As rebuilding begins, questions linger over foreign involvement. For now, however, Chernarusian flags fly over villages paid for in blood.
This is based on the Arma 3 wargame. The report and reporter are AI generated and represents no individual, living or dead. The text of the transcript, while AI generated, is based on data provided by the channel author
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