Heroic Defenders Disrupt Separatist Offensive

Svetalana Golikova

By Svetlana Golikova, National Security Correspondent

ZELENOGORSK — In a series of lightning counter-offensives, the Chernarus 10th Separate Tank Brigade has dealt a severe blow to separatist ambitions in North Zagoria, though command failures prevented total victory, according to confidential military assessments obtained by Zelenogorsk Pravda.

Between 19–22 June, battalions of the 10th Brigade launched pre-emptive strikes against separatist strongholds in the villages of Oktyabrsky, Bogdanova, and Volnovakha. Intelligence indicated separatist forces, significantly reinforced by foreign fighters and heavy weaponry, planned to consolidate control over these strategic points to launch a coordinated offensive.

Triumph Amid Sacrifice

The 3rd Battalion’s assault on Oktyabrsky on 19 June succeeded in liberating the village from entrenched separatists, who included foreign combat specialists. The operation, however, came at a steep cost, with our forces sustaining heavy casualties during fierce counterattacks. Despite this, three local informants held captive by separatists were rescued, yielding critical intelligence on enemy plans.

The 4th Battalion’s strike on Bogdanova (20–21 June) proved a model of efficiency. In a rapid, violent assault, our troops shattered separatist defenses with minimal losses while inflicting catastrophic damage on enemy armor. Preliminary reports indicate dozens of separatist armored vehicles (BMPs, BTRs, and tanks) were destroyed.

Command Failure at Volnovakha

The 2nd Battalion’s operation on 22 June began with promise, as troops secured sectors of Volnovakha and established a foothold on the village’s northern edge. However, senior battalion commanders issued a premature withdrawal order, abandoning reinforcing units during intense enemy counterattacks. This decision left our troops exposed to concentrated tank and infantry fire, forcing a retreat. Volnovakha remains in separatist hands—a failure squarely attributed by the report to "poor command judgment."

Foreign Threat Confirmed

The assessment confirms separatist forces are now bolstered by foreign personnel—including North Korean regulars, Wagner Group mercenaries, and Spanish combatants—granting them enhanced aggression and tactical coordination. Their losses at Bogdanova and Okyabrsky have disrupted their offensive, but they remain a potent threat.

Accountability and Next Steps

The leaked report demands an "immediate investigation" into the 2nd Battalion’s command decisions and calls for reinforced resources to retake Volnovakha. It praises the "exemplary execution" at Bogdanova and the "critical intelligence" gained from local informants, urging expanded support for these networks.

Senior military officials, speaking anonymously, confirmed follow-on operations are already being planned. "Volnovakha will be liberated," one stressed. "Those responsible for failures will answer, and our defenders will finish the job."

— Svetlana Golikova has covered security operations in North Zagoria for 12 years.

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