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

End of Report

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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