Weekly Combat Summary, April 28th, 2023 subject logo: MILGAM
2023-04-29
Posted by: badanov

From: Chernarus Coastal Operations Group
Subject: Weekly Summary of Combat Operations, from April 22nd, 2023, to April 28th 2023 Inclusive.

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The tempo of combat operations continued at a steady pace.

Chernarus Defense, Naval and air forces have engaged in four operations in three regions.

1) OP2304-22-1 A Chernarus Defense Forces mechanized cavalry detachment was ordered to conduct a wide area combat operation against separatist forces which had taken over three towns, starting with Rassau in Rosche.

The attack on Rassau took longer than expected because of enemy counterattacks in infantry and in vehicles. Friendly vehicle losses were very heavy.

By the time remaining force were mustered and prepared to begin an attack on the next location, Klein Malchau, the commander called off the operation.

Losses were very heavy. Command squad lost six, while 2nd squad lost five. Three of four tanks were destroyed along with two BRDM scout cars, both SU25 ground interdiction fighters, and both MI-24 gunships.

Field counts of enemy losses included six BMPs, three T-34, one MI-8 gunship. and one BRDM.

2) OP2304-21-2 2nd Bn, Chernarus 19th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment returned to Rosche in a new major wide area combat operation, this time beginning with Mehre.

The separatists this time laid down a minefield on the major north south highway, complicating the approach march to Mehre. Attempting to penetrate into the town's defensive perimeter, Russian special forces intervened.

Command squad withdrew and awaited 2nd Squad's arrival before beginning a second assault into town. Tank 3 and Scout 1 tried to push the enemy back east, but to no avail.

Command Squad finally reached the center of town, clearing it quickly, then finding and eliminating three supply trucks the separatists had brought with them.

In Gross Lidern, the task force launched concentric attacks on the enemy's positions, finally pushing through and clearing the town.

Command squad ran into and eliminated a Russian special forces squad in a firefight lasting less than one minute.

In the last objective, after making repeated attempts to clear two enemy rifle squads, the commander called of the operation, then retreated back to base.

Casualties were heavy, with two tanks, and one BRDM scout car destroyed. Command squad was effectively wiped out.

Field counts of enemy vehicle losses included three BMPs, three T-55s, two BRDM scout cars and one MI-8 gunship.

3) OP2304-21-3 Cham 2nd Bn, Chernarus 20th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment sent a task force to Scheonthal with orders to stop separatist troops from taking over the town.

The task force arrived in time to fend off infantry attacks from the west and vehicle attacks from the east and west. 2nd squad took the brunt of the fighting.

Fighting continued in town until orders came down to retreat. Losses were high. 2nd squad was wiped out. Command squad lost two. Two tanks were destroyed.

Field counts of enemy losses included five BMPs, three T-55 tanks, two BRDM scout cars, two MI-8 gunship and two technicals.

4) OP2304-21-6 2nd Bn, Chernarus 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade sent a task force to Kabanino in Chernarus with orders to attack and clear the area of separatist forces.

The tactical plan was to avoid potential enemy artillery by maneuvering from the east and west before attacking.

Command squad made contact before crossing the main north south road, sending both of the scout cars forward.

Command squad and 2nd squad both fought a firefight against local militia and Wagner operators before penetrating the enemy's defensive cordon.

Once that defensive line was broken, commander located and eliminated the two criminal command operatives, stripping both of them of critical intelligence matter including a cell phone.

As the rest of the task force was retreating an enemy reinforcing element appeared, and pinned command squad down. After a brief firefight, enemy was prevented from moving further into town.

2nd squad ran into two heavy machine gun technicals and was wiped out, as were the two scout cars. Losses were high.

The remnants of the task force retreated safely back to base.



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