Just like the Poseidon Spear operation to hunt down Uncle Stirrup, because there was a military academy near their residence, their whole family got used to the noise of helicopters.
Furthermore, given the vast market for general aviation helicopters in Europe, the people of Bali are already familiar with various helicopters flying overhead, whether military or civilian.
But this time it wasn't a drill; the AS550 was fully loaded with soldiers in protective suits and armed to the teeth.
“Mr. Sherlock, we have identified all the vehicles scattered around the two heavy trucks and traveling in the same direction. There are a total of 4 vehicles with problems.”
Gallos contacted Xia Yudao by radio.
The increasing number of terrorist attacks has gradually overshadowed personal privacy. The United States is testing a facial recognition system called ailcem, but current high-speed cameras can only capture faces clearly, not identify identities.
But the speed and direction of these four cars all seem wrong.
"The models are Peugeot 3008 and Citroen C5, which look very common, but like the two heavy trucks, they are all rented vehicles."
Garros continued to add.
"Stolen cars and fake license plates will trigger warnings from highway monitoring systems. Renting a car is the least likely option to attract attention, since buying a car is too expensive."
A terrorist attack was carried out in a rented car; it's unclear whether the rental company will be covered by insurance.
After Xia Yu finished speaking, he couldn't help but think to himself.
"The convoy has entered the Hauts-de-Seine department and is continuing toward arrondissement 16."
Sure enough, the concert was just a backup plan; the Ligue 1 match was the main course.
"After they arrive at the stadium, they will have to wait for the fans to enter. Please immediately gather a batch of celebratory smoke near the stadium to prevent the commotion during the operation from causing a stampede."
Xia Yu continued to offer advice, saying that the fans might explode before the dirty bombs even detonate, and that a smoke show could mask the gunfire.
"Good idea, should we do the same at the La Défense stadium?"
Gallo approved of his proposal and inquired further.
"The concert is even later, and we'll officially intervene before it even starts."
Yes, the reason for not moving the terrorist convoy for the time being is to avoid alerting the enemy. The optimal solution is to confirm the location of the backup convoy and then take action from both directions simultaneously.
"How's the situation with the reconnaissance drone?"
Xia Yu countered with a question to Garros.
He and Lao Han flew to Bali in plane number 2, while Lehman flew to Evelyn province in plane number 3. The two teams were destined to be split up to attack each other.
The main force at low altitude to the Princes Park stadium in the city was two AS550s and one VBCI, which minimized the impact.
The La Défense Stadium in the suburbs focuses on ground power.
A main battle tank, paired with a wheeled infantry fighting vehicle, and a helicopter with a sniper, would intercept and kill the enemy halfway between the two provinces.
So the transport convoy that set off earlier split up, with only one heavy truck carrying VBCI heading towards Bali, while the other two headed to Ifrin Province.
Hans will command the second battlefield in the suburbs alone. Years of combat experience have honed him into a veteran, and he can handle this situation.
"Three suspicious locations have been identified, and further investigation is underway."
With the help of drones, efficiency has increased dramatically. The old snowy owl, nearing retirement, never imagined it could still contribute its remaining energy.
“They are a pear orchard and two vineyards.”
Garros continued his explanation.
Agriculture is an integral part of rural Bali, with 49% of the island's land used for agriculture and 23% for forestry, serving as a supplementary solution to the urban area's food supply needs.
"The pears have all been picked, the grapes are for winemaking, and the apples are in season. They can only rent orchards that have already been harvested."
Xia Yu, who wanted to eat an apple, said regretfully.
Freshly picked fruit tastes better than what you buy from the supermarket. After living in Afica for a while, I really crave this flavor.
“Mr. Sherlock, this vineyard has apple trees… wait, this license plate also belongs to the car rental company.”
At the joint operations command center, looking at the live footage taken by a snowy owl on the screen and receiving the license plate registration information of several vehicles in the park, Garros's eyes widened instantly.
"We've caught them. Their hideout is this vineyard."
Before 5 p.m., the reconnaissance drone successfully tracked the target.
After having a final supper, the deputy led the Ace members, who were carrying out the backup plan, to conduct a final check on the condition of the vehicles and weapons.
"Splash splash"
The armed AS550, with its jet fuel nearly depleted, was parked on the rooftop helipad of the Peninsula Hotel in District 16.
The military police officers who had been deployed here in advance to refuel the helicopter came forward, and Xia Yu, who had stepped out of the cockpit and pulled off his protective suit, took a tactical tablet from them.
The camera was broadcasting live footage of the target vineyard. Several armed men dressed in bulletproof vests and looking like heavily armed assault operatives didn't seem like members of AceAce at all.
"What am I seeing? Is that a gas mask?"
Xia Yu's tone was full of surprise. She had to admit that Xiao Sa was very well prepared!
He had taken snipers and tear gas into account, and once he stormed the stadium, he could hold out for at least an hour, then broadcast the entire operation live to the backup convoy as they stormed the concert venue.
Hehe, let's have two shots in one go, and we'll split it in two.
The idea was good, but in reality, Pony Ma issued the order yesterday to cut off the internet and live streaming lines.
Even if they break into the Parc des Princes stadium, there will be no leak of information.
Salim thinks he can broadcast a terrorist attack live to the world; he's probably watched too many Hollywood movies. In reality, the authorities will be the first to cut off his signal.
"AKM, PKM, RPG, huh?"
Xia Yu was talking about the weapons in the hands of these Ace members when his eyes were drawn to two hard-to-find items.
The specific model of the electro-optical head is not clear, but the outline is undoubtedly that of an anti-tank missile and a man-portable air defense missile.
Except for the lack of anti-aircraft guns and mortars, these guys brought all the weapons and equipment they could carry.
This level of firepower is something that the GIGAN National Military Police Intervention Group and ordinary police officers simply cannot handle; only a proper mechanized force could handle it.
Unfortunately, this kind of army unit has no idea what urban counter-terrorism is, and it's not impossible that they could accidentally detonate a dirty bomb with a single shot.
Only a combined firepower defense force that integrates mechanization and special operations, and possesses extensive combat experience, can undertake such a mission.
"Calling Shrew, this is Weasel. The target is carrying a portable anti-aircraft missile. Once the operation begins, please maintain a safe distance from the convoy."
Xia Yu immediately contacted Lyman to inform him of the threat.
In the previous simulations, he had considered that the Ace might carry a portable anti-aircraft missile, so the second sortie of the An-124 brought the Red Cheetah.
However, the first battlefield in the city was equipped with two AS550s, and the Snow Leopard vehicle crew was assigned by Xia Yu to the vicinity of the Princes Park stadium. The second battlefield in the suburbs, which focused more on ground forces, had no other means of dealing with portable anti-aircraft missiles except for the heat decoys carried by the helicopters.
Ultimately, the problem lies in the insufficient number of self-propelled anti-aircraft guns. Kong Lujia's nearly 100 anti-aircraft vehicles are all old vehicles that have not been upgraded with radar.
It can deal with low, slow, and small targets without any problem, and it can also shoot down anti-tank missiles. However, the radar of the self-propelled anti-aircraft gun is not sensitive enough to lock onto and shoot down the target during the acceleration phase when it can accelerate to man-portable air defense missiles that can accelerate to Mach 2 or higher.
Once this deployment is complete, he'll either need to modify a second Cheetah A9 or add other air defense units.
Deploying all armored units to one battlefield allows one vehicle to cover the skies, but once the forces are split up, there will be gaps. At this stage, it is necessary to bring in a second vehicle.
However, as long as it's not in the direction of the main battlefield, the air defense pressure isn't that great, and the radar's detection range and ammunition capacity can be reduced.
The deployment speed was reduced to the point where the An-124 was no longer needed, and the C-160 could be used for delivery.
Xia Yu kept this in mind and immediately set about it when he got back.
"As planned, you will fire the first shot. Once you bring the two heavy trucks to a stop, the objective will be achieved."
He continued to give instructions.
The dirty bomb had already been loaded onto the truck, and since it was impossible to determine which truck it was on, the only option was for the snipers to bring both trucks to a stop by firing at them simultaneously.
"Yes, boss!"
Lyman, who had just refueled, replied immediately.
"Buzz"
Two Renault trucks started their engines and drove away from the vineyard one after the other, heading quickly toward the Hauts-de-Seine department.
This time, only three escort vehicles followed the truck from all sides…
No, it should be 5 vehicles.
Before the highway monitoring system could detect any anomalies, the Snowy Owl crew successfully identified the two survey vehicles that had been scattered outside.
Their responsibility is to observe changes in nearby police presence and road conditions, but the owls' love comes from the sky.
"Calling Mongooses, your target is 2+5, which is one more than us. The drone will guide you to attack the marked target."
Xia Yu and Hans made their final contact before the battle.
The two places are dozens of kilometers apart, and it's impossible to take care of both at the same time, so at times like this, you can only take care of yourself.
"Don't worry, boss, we will definitely eliminate all targets and successfully complete the mission."
Hans comforted Xia Yu.
He gets a buff when fighting in Germany while driving a tank, even if it's not a domestically produced tank.
"Then wish us good luck. After we're done fighting, I'll have Little Ma treat you to champagne and a state banquet at the Élysée Palace."
Xia Yu said with a smile.
Because of the tight schedule, he only had a brief meeting with that person, but he successfully saved Bali, which cannot be satisfied with just a Legion of Honor medal. He had to be treated to a proper meal and drinks.
While the tension on the front lines of the concentrated fire defense was mixed with a sense of ease, Salim and his deputy's forces were far more enthusiastic, like dry tinder about to burst into flames.
Hidden on the bunk bed behind the truck driver's seat, Xiao Sa poked his head out and looked towards the Parc des Princes stadium, hundreds of meters away, where fans were lining up to enter.
Many people came for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Basima, whose value has risen to 200 million euros.
The charming horse was a little short, but it was still worth 180 million. Including the other people in the club, this move by Ace Ace wiped out the entire Bali Saint-Germain and basically ruined the future of Ligue 1.
Add to that the civilian casualties, and the losses in Bali and even the country will be at least several hundred billion euros.
Only in this way can the people of the Caliphate feel their pain, and the Caliphate will eventually be rebuilt.
Ticket checks at the stadium have ended. At 6:55 PM, the 7th round of Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain will host Reims. The match has officially begun!
On the side of the Stade de la Levante, the absence of a women's football match made the opposite side seem even noisier, as Salim and his men were enjoying a modest dinner.
They left early and had a very good lunch, but their last meal in the evening consisted of flatbread with chickpea hummus, a few pieces of cold beef, and some tea.
It's alright, there will be delicious food waiting for them when they go to heaven to see Pearl!
"Beep beep beep"
Halfway through the meal, Xiao Sa's satellite phone rang; it was his deputy calling.
"Boss, there was a bit of traffic earlier, but it's much better now. The goods should be delivered in about half an hour."
The deputy said in English.
This is a code word used to prevent satellite phones from being tapped.
"Okay, call me when it's delivered."
After hanging up the phone, Salim continued eating his flatbread.
The next phone call will be the signal for action. They will rush into the stadium to surprise the world. After he finishes his speech, they will "boom" and let 70,000 to 80,000 people at both venues taste the yellowcake up close.
The problem is that if you lack the strength, the more you try to maximize your profits, the more likely you are to lose everything.
"They didn't use radio to communicate; they used satellite phones. They said they would contact us again in half an hour, which basically meant they were going to take action."
Garros contacted Xia Yu and relayed the content of the wiretapping to him.
"The concert will officially start in half an hour. This will reduce the chances of anything happening. The information in the first 30 minutes won't give any further hints. The actual operation will begin in 15 minutes."
Xia Yu officially finalized the timeline for the operation.
“Okay, I’ll tell the mongooses right away.”
After ending the communication, Xia Yu threw away the half-eaten croissant and went straight back to the fennec fox.
"Splash splash"
From now until 15 minutes from now, Ace's main attack convoy will be stationary targets, so Hans and his team, who are shooting at moving targets, should fire first.
At the same time as Xia Yu, the shrew crew took off. Finn, the first sniper of the European branch, had his feet sticking out of the fuselage, with his PSG-1A1 semi-automatic sniper rifle clipped to the swing arm mount.
The original 5-round magazine was replaced with a 20-round magazine from the G3, so there was no need to worry about a single missed shot causing the entire operation to fail; he had a total of 20 chances.
Time passed by, and as it approached 8 p.m., the evening rush hour in the city was over, and traffic in the suburbs became even thinner.
"Splash splash"
What was that sound?
The Ace crew, who were focused on piloting the vehicle, heard an unusual noise.
"Another helicopter. There are far more helicopters in Bali than in Syriaya."
The member who stayed outside to keep watch explained to his companion.
"Splash splash"
Just seconds later, the sound of the propellers grew louder; the other side was approaching them.
"Bang"
When the distance to the first heavy truck closed to 500 meters, Finn locked onto the target through the thermal imaging scope and pulled the trigger. A gunshot rang out, and the PSG-1A1 fired a German-made sniper round (this gun is picky about bullets).
"puff"
The 7.62x51mm bullet, which pierced the driver's cabin window, struck the driver squarely in the chest.
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