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

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