This means that the effort is misdirected. Extremist groups will become easier to deal with if they abandon what they are best at and move closer to the regular army.
Or rather, it's more efficient to eliminate them, just like the rebels that Jihuo Defense dealt with in its early stages.
It has some substance, but not much.
They have strong firepower, but they lack any information technology whatsoever. They're not even as good as extremist groups at hiding their true intentions!
As for fortifications and firing positions, concentrated fire defenses target the fortifications and attack the firing positions.
It's better to keep these guys tied to their positions than to have hundreds of pigs running all over the mountains and fields; catching them would be much more troublesome.
However, it does offer some psychological comfort, unlike those people at the training camp base who get killed while they're asleep.
However, in this world, might makes right. After the concentrated fire defense destroyed several small strongholds, the operation against another large stronghold of the Kumari Youth Team was about to begin.
"Splash splash"
What sound?
The roar of the helicopter rotors woke up the patrol members who were resting against a big tree. They quickly climbed up the tree, shaded their eyes with their hands, and looked into the distance.
Three Super Hornets landed on a hilltop not far away, unloading dozens of people and five donkeys.
This location is 10 kilometers away from the outpost in a straight line, far exceeding the 5-kilometer radius patrol range of the Zhmari Youth Team before the second phase of operations.
The increased patrols did have some effect; the expanded patrol area successfully located the mortar squad responsible for concentrated fire defense and the laser-guided Group 4.
However, rather than a lucky accident, Abdi has already instructed his men to purchase consumer-grade drones.
This allows you to see far, making it perfect for mountainous environments where you can only look at the mountains but can't see them in time.
The iteration speed of the Zhmari Youth Team is considered slow in the entire Afica region, but it's still better than the entire organization being wiped out before it could even be used.
Once they advance to this distance, even if an Inspire-2 aircraft cannot detect the howitzer positions under concentrated fire defense, it should still have no problem detecting the multiple rocket launcher positions on the second layer.
But they don't seem to have any means of countermeasures.
The range of the 107mm rocket artillery is only enough to reach the defensive mortar positions, and the 82mm mortars can only cover the forward laser-guided teams.
"I'll go with them. You hurry up and go to that hilltop to contact the leader."
The patrol leader handed the radio to his younger brother, telling him to go to a place with a good signal.
Less than half an hour later, Xia Yu received news of unusual activity at the target base.
"That's right, we've been discovered. Have the C line and Group 4's drones take off to check the surrounding area."
Seeing the militants gathering at stronghold C on the screen, he said with certainty.
It's normal that they were discovered, but the attack changed from a nighttime sneak attack to a daytime assault.
The huge gap in combat power ultimately could not affect the outcome; it just made the process a bit more complicated.
"Calling the boss, an armed man has been spotted near Line C. He's monitoring us."
The mortar positions quickly relayed news that they had discovered the patrol personnel left behind to keep watch.
"Then eliminate him and immediately proceed to the alternative location to re-establish your position."
Xia Yu quickly issued the combat orders.
"boom"
A badminton shuttlecock bomb took down this lucky guy.
On the other side, Group 4 also discovered the trailing personnel. There were two people in total, and the two assault soldiers disappeared silently into the woods.
"Bang bang"
Two short bursts of fire from the AUGA3SF special operations rifle were enough to kill both men in the patrol team, leaving them lying in pools of blood.
Now that we've already alerted them, let's go all the way.
"Buzz"
Four F-16s, which had been loaded with missiles by morning, took off one after another and flew from Kenniya toward Kumari.
At the outpost, all technical and combat personnel had assembled and boarded their respective helicopters.
"Hurry, everyone get into the bunker!"
As dinnertime approached, the junior commander herded all his men, who were waiting for their meal, into the trench.
Skipping a meal won't kill you, but if you delay too long and accidentally eat something that could be launched by an aerial bomb, you really could die.
"boom"
Before the aerial bombs arrived, the GP-6 laser-guided projectiles fired from the M-777 arrived.
The airburst fuse detonated the shell before it hit the ground, and two squads of the Zoroastrian youth team members were immediately engulfed in shrapnel.
"Boom boom"
Next came the 107mm laser-guided rocket. Due to the weight of the projectile and the additional engine and propellant, the number of fragments it produced and its kill radius were not as good as those of large-caliber howitzers.
However, the strength of rockets lies in their rate of fire; the time it takes for an M-777 to fire one rocket is enough for a multi-barreled rocket launcher to fire three or four.
However, none of them were as powerful as a 500-pound bomb, and the F-16 squadrons responsible for concentrated fire defense finally arrived.
"Boom boom boom boom"
A series of explosions rang out, causing the veterans inside the fortifications to clutch their heads.
Some of them had been fishermen and pirates, and they felt as if they were in a small boat caught in a storm, as if they were about to be swallowed by the sea at any moment.
But this is just the beginning; the storm is about to rage on.
"Splash splash"
A fleet of more than 20 helicopters appeared near the target location, with fennec foxes deploying snipers patrolling and Chinooks, Sea Knights, and Super Hornets unloading personnel and cargo.
The old black eagle, who had previously suffered a setback in Champa, followed four old does directly to the center of the stronghold.
"call out"
An FN-6 missile was launched with booster ignition, and after flying more than ten meters, before its main engine could even start, it was locked onto by a phased array radar and electro-optical head of an airborne air defense vehicle in the distance.
"Duka"
Six thick gun barrels rotated, spewing fire like snakes, firing one 23mm shell after another.
"boom"
At a distance of less than 100 meters from a UH-60A, the FN-6 missile, which was only 72mm long, was blown up in mid-air.
If the speed is not high enough, there is actually no difference between portable anti-aircraft missiles and unguided rockets.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh"
Old Deer Tiger and Longbow Cross Deer led two upgraded Mi-24Ps, frantically firing rockets at the bombed-out fortifications.
The S-8BM penetrating projectile, capable of penetrating 800mm of reinforced concrete, easily penetrated a soil layer two to three meters thick.
"Boom boom boom boom"
The delayed fuse detonated the explosive charge, taking away a dozen or so militants inside.
This is much more efficient than demolishing those mud houses that no one knows if they're even alive. The fortifications these guys painstakingly dug ultimately became their graves, saving the fire defenses' body bags.
Needless to say, those firing positions are even less of a concern. There's no need for the Weasel Airborne Tank; the Longbow Crossbow's machine gun turret can take them down with a single burst of fire, leaving the enemy with no chance to fire at all.
Terrified militants crawled out of the trench and ran away, but two teams of Black Hawk helicopters and a platoon of airborne troops from the village guards wiped them all out.
People were hiding in fortifications, which allowed them to carry out this level of airdrop under non-nighttime conditions; otherwise, the casualty figures would have been extremely high.
But now, the best approach is to suppress them.
At this moment, the setting sun, like blood, bathed everyone in its light.
The number 4 team, which arrived after the battle had begun, immediately deployed laser guidance on the perimeter.
"Boom boom"
The MH1705 120mm laser-guided mortar, with the smallest warhead, fell as it chased after the fleeing militants.
In combat of this magnitude, losing half a squad with a single artillery shell would be worthwhile.
Mountainous environments, while unfavorable for the effectiveness of precision-guided munitions, are also the perfect stage for them to demonstrate their capabilities, because conventional munitions are simply too expensive. A single 120mm high-explosive round, costing several hundred dollars, may seem inexpensive, but when combined with the costs of helicopters, manpower, and animal power, the price jumps to several thousand dollars per round.
To accurately hit the target, multiple rounds are needed, so it's more cost-effective to use a single precision-guided shell.
War requires accounting, but it's not a simple arithmetic problem.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh"
Xia Yu quickly emptied the last rocket pod, and it was just getting dark.
The other crews were in similar situations, so they returned to the outpost camp and passed by two armed AS550s that would take their place.
In the second phase, attack helicopters will be the main force. From the start of the battle to its end, attack helicopter units must be continuously deployed on the battlefield to suppress targets at any time.
Landing in a valley, Xia Yu, who was starving, was just in time for dinner.
When you're tired from working, you need a bowl of braised pork to replenish your energy. Even people who don't like sweets need some right now.
A spoonful of rice topped with broth and meat—that's life!
Old Wu and Xiao Hei, the kitchen helper, led the packed lunch boxes toward the transport compartment of CH-46; they were going to deliver meals to the front lines.
Meanwhile, Abdi was eating roasted chicken but found it tasteless, because another of his outposts had gone missing, and this time it was after they reported on the concentrated fire defense situation.
There was no doubt that the other side had launched an attack ahead of time, and he immediately sent his men to the scene.
This company has a lot of good stuff, including mortars and ground-based laser-guided teams.
There are quite a few, or rather, how can you take on a job you're not qualified for?
The strengthening efforts over the years have finally made up for the company's last weakness in mountain warfare.
From now on, we can also visit the mountain rainforests of Southeast Pass, unlike last time when we relied entirely on road transportation.
…………
Abdi's men drove out of the stronghold, and after a few kilometers they switched to off-road motorcycles in the back, and then walked to a place within 5 kilometers of the stronghold.
"Woo"
A Mavic-2 purchased from Kenniya disappeared into the night sky after taking off.
Those who managed to get close to the leader were all somewhat educated, and given the high likelihood of the target stronghold falling, they certainly couldn't risk their lives.
Using drones is the best option. After the electromagnetic suppression is removed, the Mi-2 can take off normally, but it will fly several kilometers over to reach the vicinity of the target base.
"Duka"
The air-dropped anti-aircraft vehicle fired a short burst of fire, and the thermal imaging camera only captured a part of the horrific scene before the aircraft exploded and lost contact the next second.
"There are consumer-grade drones."
Xia Yu at the outpost camp also received the news.
"Bring the man back alive."
"Yes, boss!"
Before he gave the order, ScanEagle had already searched the direction from which the Mavic-2 had come and quickly locked onto the target.
"Splash splash"
Two fennec foxes were the first to catch up.
"Bang"
Through the thermal imaging scope, Paul used his T-5000 to cripple a target's ankle with a single shot.
"Damn it, we shouldn't have run away. If we had just hidden, they would never have been able to find us."
Both of them were filled with regret, but it was too late now.
The other person, who was still able to move, hesitated for a moment, then turned around and ran back.
He pulled out a pistol, aimed it at his companion's head, and was about to pull the trigger...
"Bang"
The sniper on the other helicopter pulled the trigger in advance, and a .338 bullet pierced the target's right scapula, causing the pistol to fly away powerlessly.
The boss said that if we're going to capture them alive, then we can't let a single one go, because that affects their KPIs.
"Splash splash"
Another Black Hawk helicopter arrived, and the village protection team members who disembarked tied the two men to the helicopter and flew back to the outpost camp without stopping.
"Boss, it's those two. They're pretty tough; they don't want to be captured alive."
Xia Yu saw the two people who looked extremely miserable.
If they don't cooperate, things will only get worse.
"Treat them well and make them tell you everything that needs to be told."
He simply raised his hand and said.
As a businessman, Xia Yu dislikes soft violence that involves physical blows; he prefers hard violence involving copper, steel, aluminum, tungsten, and so on.
So let the employees do these things; combat employees are better at them.
An hour later, several pages of intelligence were handed to Xia Yu.
The most important thing is Abdi's location, but this guy is also a cunning old fox. Since his two subordinates haven't sent any news back, they have most likely moved to a new hideout to avoid being beheaded.
But saying hello is still fine.
"Calling A line, target point D, still 12 rounds to let you know."
After contacting the howitzer squad, Xia Yu issued the order.
"Yes, boss!"
After waiting and waiting for news without success, Abdi sensed something was wrong and quickly packed his bags and arranged for eight vehicles to drive to different locations.
"boom"
The sound of shells landing in the distance sent a shiver down his spine.
Damn it, concentrated firepower defense pried them open, why don't they just commit suicide?
Maybe it wasn't enough time!
They're not professionals, after all. Even if they didn't hide poison in their dentures, they should at least sew it into their collar!
It can only be said that deep down they didn't want to die, and they weren't that decisive in drawing their guns.
"boom"
"boom"
The outpost behind him was bombed 12 times in a row. Abdi knew that this was the concentrated fire defense greeting him.
No, this can't go on any longer; the other side came prepared.
The mountainous area was the burial ground they had chosen for themselves and for the Zhomali youth team. It was a trap from the very beginning, and he foolishly jumped into it.
Abdi quickly figured everything out, but the key question was whether he could find a way out.
The situation didn't change much in the following week; the concentrated fire defense cleared out another large of their strongholds.
Just as Xia Yu was formulating the battle plan for the following week, his satellite phone rang.
It looks like the caller ID shows Thompson. Is he calling at this hour because they've sold out of their batch of secondhand fighter jets?
"Sherlock, are you in Europe right now?"
As soon as the call connected, Lao Tang didn't exchange many pleasantries and immediately asked the question.
"No, I'm in Sumari. The blow to the Sumari youth team isn't over yet. What happened?"
"I have some information here..."
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