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| 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.
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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.
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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